Wheel bearing just wondering if a list of tools needed

Tiny
JOSHUA BABCOCK
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  • 2000 CHEVROLET CAVALIER
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Just wondering if a list of tools needed for this job was available?
Friday, September 15th, 2017 AT 3:32 PM

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Tiny
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Tool lists are rarely produced because three different people will get the job done three different ways with numerous different tools. We just grab the appropriate tool, then if it is the wrong size, we chuck it back in the tool box, then try another one. I can suggest that a typical size socket for the axle nut might be a 32 mm, and the bolts holding the bearing to the spindle are commonly 15 mm. Caliper bolts can be 10 mm hex head, T45 torx, or something else. Lug nuts will be 18 or 19 mm.
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Tuesday, May 4th, 2021 AT 1:46 PM
Tiny
STEVE W.
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DOC is correct, but he forgot to mention the tool you will need the most if you are in the rust belt. a big hammer to get the hub assembly out of the steering knuckle!

As for the tools needed. If you are not going to be working on things daily, one of the mechanics tool sets from places like Sears, Kobalt, even Harbor Freight will have the common hand tools covered. Then you need the large axle nut socket and breaker bar to fit it. Plus a torque wrench to put the axle nut back on. A common four way will handle the lug nuts. Plus a jack and at least one jack stand to support the car while you work on it.
A can of good penetrating oil like PBlaster or Kroil are also handy if you are looking at rusty parts.

There are multiple videos showing the process online.
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/bearing-hub-replacement is nice if the parts are rust free.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3oJgRAmciB4 is what I am used to.

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Tuesday, May 4th, 2021 AT 1:46 PM
Tiny
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My favorite hammer is a left-handed metric hammer!
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