rich bunel

What tools will I need to replace the hub assembly/ wheel bearings in the front end?

fishtaconc

A good set of 12 pt metric wrenches, LOTS of PB Blaster, BFH, prybar, 12 pack, jack, jack stands

ragged1

12 point 13mm socket and a 36mm socket, then the same tools you would use for changing a tire or your brake pads.

DrShaggford

x2!!! However I prefer a product called Deep Creep from sea foam....It's like $9 a can but is so worth it. Ever since I started using it I only use my PB when I don't know where I put the deep creep.

94cherokeeman

Where r u located if close I can help

rich bunel

36 mm, is that the axle but??

rich bunel

Nut.

94cherokeeman

Yes that is the axle nut

rich bunel

I'm "ok" with my tools, what kind of troubles should I expect here?? How long should I take??(time measured in beers lol)

94cherokeeman

If they never been off then your looking at about an hour or so per side the hubs are gunna be stuck I used a chisel to get mine off

DrShaggford

It's been a while since I've done this but I'd say a 6 pack if you drink at a moderate rate. The only hard part is pulling the hub but it WILL come out. that and those damn 13s tend to rust like all hell. If you have a hand impact driver it will help tremendously but I don't remember if it will fit back there.

94cherokeeman

I just replaced my u-joints in the front and the bolts went too bad with a good breaker bar and pb blast impact gun didn't fit

cumo000

Just did both my fronts. Easiest way to get the hubs off is to put the 13mm wrench on the 3 hub nuts. One by one use the BFH to knock the hub out. Comes out like a charm every time. U will beat the hell out of them too. Done this with 3 jeeps.

cumo000

Hub bolts. Sorry

94cherokeeman

For the bolts I put the long jack handle on the beaker bar and they came right off