1989 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Frnt Wheel Bearing Re n Re

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1989 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Frnt Wheel Bearing Re n Re

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Bearings on one side of front are making a grinding noise and getting louder. When turning left they are quiet, straight and turning right they are noisy. Is there a how to on changing these and do I need to buy the hub that has the bearings pre installed/lubed or can I just replace the bearings?
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Re: 1989 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Frnt Wheel Bearing Re n Re

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hi, it should be a bearing/hub assembly - much easier than pressing the bearing
similar to this...........https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DjkVZLxpCPk
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Re: 1989 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Frnt Wheel Bearing Re n Re

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Look on Rockauto for the parts.
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Re: 1989 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Frnt Wheel Bearing Re n Re

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Were you able to get this repair knocked out yet?
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Was driver side bearing, youtube vid helped, thanks!
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