Rear wheel bearings (How long should it take to install?

[quicksliver]

BOTH of my rear wheel bearings need to be replaced. I got the replacement parts today, but since i don't know jack about this stuff...i'll need to get em' installed by a professional.

My question is...how many hours on average should this process take a regular down the street mechanic? That is to install BOTH rear wheel bearings? I have a 92' mx-3 GS.

[kenped8]

Took me half an hour. So not more than 1 hour for a mecanic.
1.Jack up the car.
2.Take of the wheel.
3.Loosen and take of brake-caliper.
4.Take brake-disc of.
5.Loosen 32mm nut in center(this nut can be hard too loosen.
6.Replace wheel bearing.

[valoncan]

it is the easiest job ever, not more than one hour!

[quicksliver]

Do you need to have a special tool to 'press' it in?

[kenped8]

Nope, the big 32mm nut holds it. it goes right on. Hope that you will do it your self it`s pretty easy and will save you some money. Good luck.

[Rick Johnson]

Yea It's super easy I did it on my protege, but it had rear drums, but I imagine it's pretty similar maybe even easier with rear disc's. I love the sealed bearings, so simple and clean...

[quicksliver]

Does anyone know the torque setting for this 32mm bolt?

[IanL]

Hub locknut:- 130 to 173 ft-lbf; 18 to 24 kgf-m

[quicksliver]

Thanks :]