An extremely loose wheel bearing can cause the cv joint to be damaged.
If your wheel bearings have gone bad then you will have to replace the bearing ( cone ), the race ( or cup ), and the grease seal. The hub should not have to be replaced unless it was damaged as well as the spindle.
how to replace wheel bearings on 2004 GMC envoy?
It could seize up next time you drive it. Don't take chances, replace faulty wheel bearings immediately.
how do you replace rear wheel bearings on nissan pulsar
How do you replace the front wheel bearings on a nissan frontier 4x4 1999
How do you change the wheel bearings on a Chevrolet aveo 2005
Remove u-joint clip (CV Joint), remove as an assembly, press bearing out.
Front wheel bearings on a 4 wheel drive Explorer are not serviceable, replace them.
If you mean the spider bearings inside the CV joints, those actually come with the new joint (or CV axle assembly). Usually it's easier and more economical to buy an entire CV axle assembly (comes with the shaft and inner and outer joints). If you were referring to the wheel bearings, it's not absolutely necessary to change those unless they are worn. Interestingly, the front wheel bearings on the 1994-1997 Honda Accords is not a very commonly replaced item; not because they never wear out, but rather because the wheel HUBS typically require replacement rather than the bearings. In many cases, the splines of the wheel hub tend to be the problem when they become seized to the splines of the CV joint. If you find you do need a hub, then it is advised to replace the wheel bearings at the same time. The wheel bearing and hub are sold separately... OEM wheel hub is around $160, and the wheel bearing about $70.
I recently did this for my 2004. I found it was cheaper to replace the entire wheel hub then to buy the bearings. The bonus is the new wheel hub comes with the bearings already to go.
In order to replace a wheel bearing, the tire must first be removed on a Volvo v50. The wheel cowling can be removed exposing the bearings. After taking the bearings out, clean the housing and repack the bearings.
The year, make and front or rear wheel bearings info would help.