You can replace both... Bearing or Hub... Bearings are cheaper, but harder to find and replace. Hub assemblies are easier to replace, but slightly more expensive.
The wheel bearings are not really replaceable by themselves. This is because they are integrated into the hub assembly. So the answer is that you will have to replace the entire hub assembly to replace the bearings.
You can purchase the bearing only or the entire hub assembly. It is usually more difficult to find and replace the bearing only.
I have 1997 Nissan Maxima. You ned to replace the entire hub assembly. My problem is that they discontinued the 1997 hub assembly and the suggested replacement part's ABS ring is 4MM taller therefore the ABS sensor cannot clear the ABS ring. Any ideas on this one?
It's easy, you have to replace the entire hub!When the bearings go bad, you have to replace the whole hub! Simple! It's easy, you have to replace the entire hub!When the bearings go bad, you have to replace the whole hub! Simple!
Remove axles and wheel with leverage bar. Remove caliber assembly. After removing the entire front mechanisms. Replace them with new, and reassemble tires.
Can't repack after 2003. It is entire sealed wheel bearing assembly.
You can change the front wheel bearings on your 2000 Buick Regal without replacing the entire hub assembly. You can change each individual wheel bearing, if you choose.
Hub and bearing assembly?
The wheel bearings in the vans are "integrated" as part of the hub assembly. This is because of the wheel speed sensor, which are part of the Anti-lock Breaking System (ABS). In order to replace the bearings, you have to replace the entire hub assembly. These are not cheap, as a result of the included sensors. Sorry about that. Good Luck, Greg A.
You have to remove the entire wheel assembly to get to the hub bearing, take the old hub bearing out along with the race, pount the new race in, grease the new hub bearing, put that in, then reassemble. If you're not sure how to do this, either leave it to a pro, or buy yourself a Chilton or Haynes manual.
You have to replace the entire headlight assembly not just the cover.
You have to replace the entire assembly.