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I have a 1993 festiva L 5 spd. drivers front wheel bearing is making noise need help with the procedure or torque specs to replace them . I have heard horror stories about them can any one help?
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You'll need a press, typically finding a replacement is easier. If you're willing to upgrade, Aspire or Rio struts/spindles are better and are easier to replace the rotors.1963 Fairlane - future NSS drag car
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If you are inexperienced with them I would say take it to a trusted shop. However if you want to tackle it yourself youll wanna read this first. I just did one last week and it was an ordeal. 20 dollars in parts and 5 hours of swearing.
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Brian, where you from. Maybe your close to someone who can give you a hand doing it. Do a search for front wheel bearing replacing. There is a video someone made on doing it at one time. I did mine myself and it is a job.Thom-Lifes too short, don't blink
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Also, one more option, since these are built by Kia, take it to Kia and let them change the bearing. It will be the more expensive option, but they should be able to set the preload on it correctly. If you do it yourself, do not lose the spacer between the bearings. It's VERY important.Last edited by Team Lightning; 02-26-2014, 07:02 PM.Jerry
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^ also don't get Em mixed up if you do both sides.
They have to stay with the original hub.Comment
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Phots of rebuilding front wheels including bearing replacement... http://s1086.photobucket.com/user/ag...iva-frontwheelLast edited by WmWatt; 02-26-2014, 10:25 PM.Original owner of silver grey carburetted 1989 Festiva. 105k km as of June 2006. 140k km as of June 2021.Comment
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thanks for the help looks like I will make a preload checking tool to get the job done . I would just do the aspire swap but my car came with nice wheels and tires so.... maybe later.Comment
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You can do it low buck and low tech. I've done it with basic hand tools in my driveway without any swearing involved. Creative use of basic stuff.
A ratchet handle in the knuckle to control arm ball joint stud "ring?" and a couple concrete/wood blocks, make a nice stand. A small sledge and some big sockets make an effective "press" to both remove and install the hub.
It's much simpler than it might seem. I could do it again in probably under an hour barring any stuck bolts/nuts.Last edited by sketchman; 03-03-2014, 01:00 PM.Any difference that makes no difference is no difference.
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