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'97 Escort Wheel Bearing question - 2/28/2008 4:58:41 PM

five0stangman

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Hey, new to the forum, looks like a great place. I have a '97 Escort with a bad rear wheel bearing, anyone here replaced one? How involved is it? Can it be done with regular hand tools or are specialized tools required? Any advice would be appreciated!

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RE: '97 Escort Wheel Bearing question - 2/28/2008 8:17:38 PM

Hayapower

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Drum or Disc rears?

Either way, not a bad job to do, and no real 'special' tools needed to replace the bearings if your familiar with a wheel bearing replacement.. Drum equipped would be slightly easier since you'd only need to remove the drum, the dust cap, axle nut ect., then hub/bearing assembly.. Disc would involve the removal of the brake rotor, which requires the caliper and anchor/mount as well to be removed.. I can help you with some illustration/s if needed..

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RE: '97 Escort Wheel Bearing question - 2/29/2008 4:46:39 AM

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Thanks!! If you have some illustrations that would be helpful - it is a drum rear

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