I'm pretty sure I've got a front wheel bearing going - I've had them before on other cars and it's the same noise.

My question is:
How much has to come apart to just change the bearing/hub?
this is an example of the part I'm looking at - looks like 4 bolts:
eEuroparts - Front Wheel Bearing - # 274298

I've seen some posts/videos on this that make it look like you have to take a lot more apart than what I've previously done on other cars which is pull the wheel, pull the caliper/disk, take big axle nut off, unbolt bearing/hub.

Thanks!

 

anyone.... anyone... Beuller...?

 

I replace one on the front of my 02 S80. I seem to recall I had to pull the strut knuckle (wheel bearing housing?), so that means disconnecting the two lower strut bolts, the ball joint, the anti-lock sensor, the caliper, disc, and axle bolt- and not necessarily in that order. I remember having the knuckle in a vise when I pulled the bearing bolts.

I suppose if one could just remove the disc and caliper, and the axle bolt, one might be able to work behind the knuckle and get the 4 bolts out and slide the bearing off the axle stub. I just seem to recall the clearance for working back there was minimal at best- might be more trouble than tearing it all down.

I seem to recall I bought the cheapest NAPA hub assembly- $115- and it has a 12 month warranty.