How do you change the rear bearing on 1990 Ford Tempo?

Answer 1

The rear bearings are in the brake drum hub. When you take off the brake drum, you have to remove the large nut, then a washer, and there is the outer bearing. When the drum is off, pop off the rear seal, and there is the inner bearing. Check the race for the bearing, make sure it is good. If so, then you can just replace the bearings and the rear seal. If the race does not look good, then this is a much harder job to do. If you do not have the tools and know how for this, I do suggest you take the drums to a garage, and have them change the race. This will save you a lot of frustration, believe me. Pack the drum with wheel bearing grease, with a new seal, and do not over load with the grease.