Remove the tire and wheel. Remove the axle end cap. Remove the wheel bearing seal. Remove the wheel bearing. Reverse the process to install the new wheel bearing.
The front wheel bearing assembly by Moog from Advance Auto Parts, $150. Labor 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
Assuming that the wheel does not have a stuck brake then the wheel bearing is froze. The wheel might break free by rocking the trailer front and back but probably the wheel will have to be removed and the bearing will need to be replaced.
With a Wheel Bearing Hub Assembly, you might get both the wheel bearing and the hub assembly. Sometimes, especially with FWD vehicles, the front hubs will not have the bearing with them but the rear hub assembly will. Most part manufacturers will follow what ever the auto company recommends.
Front or rear?
Take off the steering knuckle and press out the bearing and hub.Have the new bearing pressed in with the hub and re install the knuckle.
how do i change front wheel bearing of kia sorento 2003
To replace the front wheel bearing on a 2005 Kia Sorento, start by safely lifting the vehicle and removing the front wheel. Disconnect the brake caliper and rotor, then remove the hub assembly by taking out the retaining bolts. Use a bearing puller to remove the old bearing, clean the hub, and press in the new bearing. Reassemble by reversing the disassembly steps, ensuring all components are properly torqued to specifications.
The 2014 Kia Sorento has front wheel drive.
The 2015 Kia Sorento has front wheel drive.
The 2013 Kia Sorento has front wheel drive.
The 2011 Kia Sorento has front wheel drive.
The 2012 Kia Sorento has front wheel drive.
The first generation (2003 - 2010) Sorento is a rear wheel drive vehicle. The generations after that went to a front wheel drive configuration.
The 2004 Kia Sorento has rear wheel drive.
The 2009 Kia Sorento has rear wheel drive.
The 2003 Kia Sorento has rear wheel drive.
The 2008 Kia Sorento has rear wheel drive.