wheel bearing replacement

[93laser1g]

okay so my wheel bearing is going out and i wanted to know if i should just buy a wheel bearing or buy the whole hub assembly? also i have a bad ball joint should i just buy a whole lower control arm from a junkyard? they are only $35 a piece.

[projekt1]

I dont believe you can buy the hub assembly new because they are not made for us 1g's. The only hard part of replacing the bearings yourself is the press work but of course if you have access to a press then you golden. I would but the lower control arms from the junkyard, replace the bushings on those then once you switch out the arms just return the old ones.

[93laser1g]

Originally Posted by projekt1

I dont believe you can buy the hub assembly new because they are not made for us 1g's. The only hard part of replacing the bearings yourself is the press work but of course if you have access to a press then you golden. I would but the lower control arms from the junkyard, replace the bushings on those then once you switch out the arms just return the old ones.

so how do i press them? and i called oreillys and they said they have a hub assembly for a 93 laser awd and it comes with a pressed bearing. think they had the wrong part or something?

[SlowChild3]

You can replace just the ball joint on 1Gs.

[96' Eclipse GS]

Originally Posted by 93laser1g

so how do i press them? and i called oreillys and they said they have a hub assembly for a 93 laser awd and it comes with a pressed bearing. think they had the wrong part or something?

No, we do not carry the (front) compelete hub ass. We only carry the (inner wheel bearing) that is needed to be pressed back together. What is a possibility is someone gave you a part # for a (Rear Hub Ass.) for a FWD.

Inner Bearing # 513036
Brand: "National" or "Masterpro."

[93laser1g]

Originally Posted by 96' Eclipse GS

No, we do not carry the (front) compelete hub ass. We only carry the (inner wheel bearing) that is needed to be pressed back together. What is a possibility is someone gave you a part # for a (Rear Hub Ass.) for a FWD.

Inner Bearing # 513036
Brand: "National" or "Masterpro."

okay thanks for the info . this guy has sold me the wrong parts before. i always ask if anybody else is available and he puts me on hold for about 45 minutes. is there an inner and outer bearing? i heard only outer

[96' Eclipse GS]

Originally Posted by 93laser1g

okay thanks for the info . this guy has sold me the wrong parts before. i always ask if anybody else is available and he puts me on hold for about 45 minutes. is there an inner and outer bearing? i heard only outer

This is what I got, I do not see an (outer bearing), yet it does not mean it does not exist. It is just not available to an (aftermarket) yet. The link below is an exploded view of the front wheel assembly.

1993 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE Parts - Mitsubishi Parts | OEM Mitsubishi Parts | Genuine Mitsubishi Parts

[bryanwheat]

With the non taper bearing setup like this there is only one bearing. There are 2 seals, one on each side of the bearing.

[96' Eclipse GS]

^ ^ that should clear it up.

[93laser1g]

Originally Posted by 96' Eclipse GS

^ ^ that should clear it up.

yes it does thank you.

[pauleyman]

Balljoints are available, just not from the dealer. Dealer sells the entire control arm. Both balljoints and wheel bearings are press in. I've personally done both many times. If you have a the floor space a 20 ton press is a great tool. Mine has paid for itself many times over.

[93laser1g]

Originally Posted by pauleyman

Balljoints are available, just not from the dealer. Dealer sells the entire control arm. Both balljoints and wheel bearings are press in. I've personally done both many times. If you have a the floor space a 20 ton press is a great tool. Mine has paid for itself many times over.

so do you actually need the machine or is there another way to press them?

[underradar92]

The only way to remove and install the bearings is in a press.

Edit>Seems there is a way to do the bearings without a press, thanks SlowChild3.

Another 1g balljoint option, especially here in the rust belt is new arms with ball joints and bushings: 1990 - 1994 Mitsubishi Eclipse Mitsubishi Eclipse Front Lower Control Arm w/Ball Joint (w/2.0L Engine) Pair at 1AAuto.com

Stock Wisconsinized arms will likely be quite rusty near the swaybar brackets, as will the shaft that rides in the rear bushing. This is another fine reason to just get the 1AAuto setup, as they come complete with all new bushings and said shaft is not rusted to crap. Might want to get some swaybar endlinks too, as they are near impossible to remove without destroying them.

[93laser1g]

Originally Posted by underradar92

The only way to remove and install the bearings is in a press.

Another 1g balljoint option, especially here in the rust belt is new arms with ball joints and bushings: 1990 - 1994 Mitsubishi Eclipse Mitsubishi Eclipse Front Lower Control Arm w/Ball Joint (w/2.0L Engine) Pair at 1AAuto.com

Stock Wisconsinized arms will likely be quite rusty near the swaybar brackets, as will the shaft that rides in the rear bushing. Might want to get some swaybar endlinks too, as they are near impossible to remove without destroying them.

thanks for the link thats a very reasonable price.

[SlowChild3]

A really nice tech article on here for wheel bearings without a press.
http://www.dsmtuners.com/forums/articles-drivetrain/255682-how-replace-your-awd-front-wheel-bearings.html