2003 Mitsubishi Galant rear bearings

2003 MITSUBISHI GALANT
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CAJUNSTEVE
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Drive Train Axles Bearings problem
2003 Mitsubishi Galant 6 cyl Two Wheel Drive Automatic

how do i replace the the rear passenger side axel bearing (outer)? its making a grinding,knocking,clicking sound also when i jack the car up i can grab the brake disc it woobles about a quarter inch to half inch. do i need some type of puller tool ?
will wait for a response and thanks so much
Sep 22, 2010 at 6:07 PM
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SATURNTECH9
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The hub unbolts then you have to use a bearing spliter with a press to press it on and off.Your best bet would be to unbolt the hub there's 4 bolt's holding it on from the backside and take it to a machine shop and have them press the new bearing on and off the hub for you.
Sep 22, 2010 at 6:21 PM
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