How do I replace the rear bearings in a 2003 Ford Focus.?

Question

The reason i believe that it is the rear bearings is that it is an automatic and when i take the vehicle out of gear and coast, the noise level remains constant with the speed of travel. If i rev the engine while the vehicle is in motion( out of gear also) the noise still remains constant and unchanged.The noise increases with speed.My question to you is ,must I remove the rear hubs and press out the bearings,and or can I leave the rear hubs on the vehicle and use a bearing puller to remove the existing bearings and simply install a new set of bearings in their place.

Answer 1

Actually my bet is on the tires, If you drive over different surfaces like pavement then cement like on a freeway if the sound changes it's the tires. But if you feel you need to change the lifetime lubricated bearings that are only 4 years old then your best bet is a manual for the car it will explain it in detail. Removing the hub requires taking the brake drum off this will expose the hub, pull off the nut in the middle under the cover. once the hub is off take it to your local auto store that has a press to change the inner race, reinstall in reverse, Can't use a bearing puller as they have to be pressed in...

Answer 2

It is very common on the focus for the rear bearings to go bad. Need to raise the rear wheels off the ground and spin them to see if 1 side or both. If bad enough you will have play when shaking the wheel. I had 1 was so bad it fused itself to the spindle. Its a pressed bearing that stays in the brake drum when removed. You can drive them out or take the drum and new bearing somewhere to be pressed.

Answer 3

The indication of rear wheel bearings being bad is rear end oil on the inside of tires due to oil seal failure at outer end of axle. If they are bad you must pull the axle to get to the bearing.

Answer 4

cheak the rear diff haha no i think you mit need wheel bearings or its the tires or the cv joints (if its the cvs thing it would make a pop sound when you turn) know the focus is a frunt wheel drive right.

Answer 5

Hire an auto-mechanic!