95 Accord Front Wheel Bearing Replacement DIY?

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BigELilE05@msn.com - 21 Jul 2006 00:02 GMT

I have a 95 Accord with one of the front wheel bearings going bad. Took
it to a tire place today for a diagnoses. They couldn't tell if it was
the L or R front. Manager said when I wanted to bring it in he had a
stethoscope at home and would bring it in on the day I schedule for
repair to find out which side it is.

Quote;
$130 for the bearing -
$164 for labor -
$20 for "shop supplies" -
$20 tax

Grand total
$334

Is this a DIY project if I can find out which side it is?
Any special tools needed?
I was told that the bearing is pressed in. Obviously I don't have a
press but could have it removed and pressed in? Or buy an aftermarket
hub&bearing combo for $75?

Tried to find a step by step online, unsucsessful. My "Chilton's" has
no info.

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jd-autotech - 21 Jul 2006 00:55 GMT

some times you can save a few bucks pulling the spindel yourself and
having shop press the bearing for you, or some folks just git a
replacement spindel at the boneyard

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johngdole@hotmail.com - 21 Jul 2006 01:01 GMT

Try the free online repair guide at AutoZone:

http://www.autozone.com/servlet/UiBroker?ForwardPage=/az/cds/en_us/0900823d/80/0
d/19/25/0900823d800d1925.jsp

It shows you how to remove and install the hub bearing, but you do need
a press and the necessary press support and driver. A properly equipped
machine shop or the dealer can do this for you. Check the labor cost
first.

After market part lists at rockauto.com: BECK/ARNLEY Part # 0514108
Front Wheel Bearing, 2 Per Car $58.79. So your complete assembly at
$75 sounds like a good deal. Make sure it's from a reputable source.

> I have a 95 Accord with one of the front wheel bearings going bad. Took
> it to a tire place today for a diagnoses. They couldn't tell if it was
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> Tried to find a step by step online, unsucsessful. My "Chilton's" has
> no info.

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'Curly Q. Links' - 21 Jul 2006 02:38 GMT

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Whatever you try, don't hammer on any bearing you plan to re-use. Good
parts diagrams are at www.slhondaparts.com

'Curly'

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BigELilE05@msn.com - 21 Jul 2006 03:01 GMT

> > I have a 95 Accord with one of the front wheel bearings going bad. Took
> > it to a tire place today for a diagnoses. They couldn't tell if it was
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>
> 'Curly'

Maybe I'm doing something wrong, but, I've gone to sl almost every time
I've needed to fix something and 9 times out of 10 I can't find what
I'm looking for.

Example, what I'm looking for now, 95 Accord wheel bearing.

I've got it thanks to "johngd" from an Auto Zone diagram but can you
post the link to a 95 Accord front wheel bearing?

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Elle - 21 Jul 2006 04:25 GMT

> Maybe I'm doing something wrong, but, I've gone to sl
> almost every time
[quoted text clipped - 4 lines]
> Example, what I'm looking for now, 95 Accord wheel
> bearing.

A few years ago I too kvetched about the ridiculous
subheadings for finding the different Honda parts at
slhonda.com , Majestic, et al.

Some kind, older soul confirmed the method was akin to
madness at times but said to persevere; the parts are indeed
always there.

In this case, try the front brake section, e.g. for an LX:

http://www.hondaautomotiveparts.com/auto/jsp/mws/prddisplay.jsp?inputstate=5&cat
cgry1=Accord&catcgry2=1995&catcgry3=4DR+LX&catcgry4=KA5MT&catcgry5=FRONT+BRAKE+%
281%29

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jim beam - 21 Jul 2006 04:30 GMT

1. if they can't tell which bearing, be very very careful about using
their services!
2. the bearing is not adjustable.
3. if you're talking replacement with junkyard parts, that's a good
idea. need more than just the hub and bearing though - need the whole
knuckle unless you have a bearing press.
4. bearings cost ~$60 each.

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sqdancerLynn - 21 Jul 2006 05:21 GMT

Make sure to check the rear wheel bearings The noise can sometimes fool you
as to where it is comming from.

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