corolla wheel bearings

I need to replace the front wheel bearings (and probably the hubs as well)
on my '96 Corolla. Can anyone point me to some step-by-step instructions
or offer any advice on this job? I'm not a mechanic, but have managed to
replace alternators, water pumps, timing chains, etc with a little advice.
Just like to know what I'm in for before I get started.
Thanks!

Sorry I can't give you specifics, but you will need a press to press the old
hub/bearing assy out, and then to press the new one in.
DON'T attempt it if you don't have a press handy; the hubs for Corollas IIRC
cost $69, and that was with an employee discount when I worked at CarQuest.

"Brian Faddis" <faddisb@msnotes.wustl.edu> wrote in message
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>I need to replace the front wheel bearings (and probably the hubs as well)
> on my '96 Corolla. Can anyone point me to some step-by-step instructions
> or offer any advice on this job? I'm not a mechanic, but have managed to
> replace alternators, water pumps, timing chains, etc with a little advice.
> Just like to know what I'm in for before I get started.
> Thanks!
>
>[/color]

not a big deal but a press is needed also some other tools i suspect you may
not have.
remove the lower control arm with the knuckle intact. the steering rod can
be unscrewed
and therefore no taper joints need be uncoupled.
hang the caliper, don't let it hang on the hose.
good luck, sam

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"Brian Faddis" <faddisb@msnotes.wustl.edu> wrote in message
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>I need to replace the front wheel bearings (and probably the hubs as well)
> on my '96 Corolla. Can anyone point me to some step-by-step instructions
> or offer any advice on this job? I'm not a mechanic, but have managed to
> replace alternators, water pumps, timing chains, etc with a little advice.
> Just like to know what I'm in for before I get started.
> Thanks!
>
>[/color]

"Brian Faddis" <faddisb@msnotes.wustl.edu> wrote in message
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>I need to replace the front wheel bearings (and probably the hubs as well)
> on my '96 Corolla. Can anyone point me to some step-by-step instructions
> or offer any advice on this job? I'm not a mechanic, but have managed to
> replace alternators, water pumps, timing chains, etc with a little advice.
> Just like to know what I'm in for before I get started.
> Thanks!
>
>[/color]
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