1992 F-150 U-Joint and wheel bearing replacement

[DoubleJ]

Looking for a kind soul that can come over, share a 6pk of beer, and help me change a U-Joint and a wheel bearing.  I have done a lot of vehicle work but these are 2 things I've never done and, quite frankly, I am a bit nervous.  I am going to grease up the U-Joints that are on there and hope that's enough but, I just think it needs replaced.  The wheel bearing I know needs replaced.  Not sure if these will need special tools or not but I think the wheel bearing will need a bearing press.  Is this even doable in my driveway?

Anyone that can come to Shelton for the afternoon on an upcoming weekend, it would be much appreciated.

[Button Nubbs]

Do you have bearings or whole hub assemblys? I just did hub assemblys and the only part that really sucked was getting all the bolts off. I used a whole can of pb blaster.

[DoubleJ]

Do you have bearings or whole hub assemblys? I just did hub assemblys and the only part that really sucked was getting all the bolts off. I used a whole can of pb blaster.

Not sure.  Would a picture help?  I can take the tire off tomorrow and take a pic

[shoot-em-dead]

You can do it. I have done both before in my driveway. Actually I did U joints in Shucks parking lot. lots of noise but they didn't stop me. I wish I was closer to give you a hand.

[Button Nubbs]

Looks like your gonna have to pull the bearing from the little bit of googleing I did. When I did my assemblys I just watched youtube vids about 35 times. You can do it, just go in confident that you can get the job done.

[sebek556]

front or rear wheel bearing to start with... then if it is front are they the factory hubs (usually auto hubs) or after market (usually will have the company name on it) u joints are easy have a socket handy that you don't like much that will fit into the shaft for ones that stick

[Heredoggydoggy]

Don't know about your library, but the library here has a big selection of Motor's Manuals, Chilton's, etc. that show and tell how to do that stuff on your vehicle.  U-joints and wheel bearings haven't changed much over the years, but some of the systems, 4x4 hubs, for instance, have a lot of parts to them.  Bearings are simple-it's the pressed in bearing races that are the hard part.  Some parts stores like NAPA will print out an exploded view of your job area.  Good luck.

[DoubleJ]

front or rear wheel bearing to start with... then if it is front are they the factory hubs (usually auto hubs) or after market (usually will have the company name on it) u joints are easy have a socket handy that you don't like much that will fit into the shaft for ones that stick

Rear wheel bearing

[DoubleJ]

I have a Chilton but, for the life of me I can't find the damned thing.  Again.    You'd think I'd learn to leave it in the truck

[sebek556]

http://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/906101-rear-wheel-bearing-installation.html
 

[Cascade_fisher]

King county library system lets you download the manuals online and print expanded views.  They seem to have most of the older stuff.

[Woodchuck]

front or rear wheel bearing to start with... then if it is front are they the factory hubs (usually auto hubs) or after market (usually will have the company name on it) u joints are easy have a socket handy that you don't like much that will fit into the shaft for ones that stick

Rear wheel bearing

That is a can of worms packed heavy with dynamite You should do both sides as it is common fluid all the way through. Need to inspect the axles and make sure the surface of the axle that touches the bearings isn't damaged. If so you need axles. Do not, I say again DO NOT buy those worthless repair bearings. Would also not hurt to roll the carrier out and check carrier bearings on the diff. Again it is all common fluid and debris from one bearing has nasty habit of hurting the rest.

[DoubleJ]

front or rear wheel bearing to start with... then if it is front are they the factory hubs (usually auto hubs) or after market (usually will have the company name on it) u joints are easy have a socket handy that you don't like much that will fit into the shaft for ones that stick

Rear wheel bearing

That is a can of worms packed heavy with dynamite You should do both sides as it is common fluid all the way through. Need to inspect the axles and make sure the surface of the axle that touches the bearings isn't damaged. If so you need axles. Do not, I say again DO NOT buy those worthless repair bearings. Would also not hurt to roll the carrier out and check carrier bearings on the diff. Again it is all common fluid and debris from one bearing has nasty habit of hurting the rest.

I think I just threw up a little.  Maybe I'll just stick my fingers in my ears and go "la la la la la la" like I didn't just hear all of that.

[Woodchuck]

Sorry man but this stuff is right up my alley and if you are not confident, this is not a good job to learn on. I am happy to help you over the internet all I can but it really can turn into a big deal pretty quick.

[jyerxa]

Looking for a kind soul that can come over, share a 6pk of beer, and help me change a U-Joint and a wheel bearing.  I have done a lot of vehicle work but these are 2 things I've never done and, quite frankly, I am a bit nervous.  I am going to grease up the U-Joints that are on there and hope that's enough but, I just think it needs replaced.  The wheel bearing I know needs replaced.  Not sure if these will need special tools or not but I think the wheel bearing will need a bearing press.  Is this even doable in my driveway?

Anyone that can come to Shelton for the afternoon on an upcoming weekend, it would be much appreciated.

You provide the six pack and I'll bring over a half rack and ten tons of advice.  We'll get'er done. 

Ah in all honesty I had an old ford that true U-joints ever two years. I got pissed off because I had it done by mechanics and said to myself "Self, you want anything done you got to do it yourself." Well that wasn't good enough ether. I took my drive shaft down to a drive shaft specialist place in Fife. They had a field day giving me a bunch of crap that I didn't know what the heck I was doing either. I was kind of like BS I knew exactly what I was doing when I thumped my truck about 5 years ago.

I sold that truck.