1998 Ford Escort Wheel Bearings

1998 FORD ESCORT
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CHARMAIN
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1998 Ford Escort Manual

Please could you tell me is it easy for a confident (little better than) novice to be able to (with full instructions) replace the rear wheel bearings?
Apr 25, 2009 at 4:37 PM
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BMRFIXIT
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Raise and support vehicle. Remove rear wheel assembly. On drum brake models, remove rear drum. On disc brake models, remove caliper and rotor. Remove and discard axle hub retaining nut. Remove hub from vehicle and replace
Apr 26, 2009 at 7:52 PM
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