Front hub assemblies for two wheel drive

2008 FORD F-150
100,000 MILES • 5.4L • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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Can the front bearings on a 2008 F150 two wheel drive be replaced (pressed in and out) instead of replacing the whole bearing assembly? The assemblies are close to $200.00 each and of course the bearings are a lot less.
Dec 20, 2018 at 1:50 PM
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Yes, they can be pressed. here is a video that shows how to use the press on a different car but the process is the same:

https://youtu.be/_FzmmBoa4Tg

Let us know what happens and please upload pictures or videos of the problem.

Dec 22, 2018 at 2:17 PM
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