Gen 1 Hub Bearing Removal and Install With A Bearing Kit (DEMO)

🔧 GEN-1 HUB BEARING REMOVAL & INSTALLATION (FULL DEMO)
Using a Loan-A-Tool Bearing Kit — No Shop Press Required

This video is a demonstration of the Gen-1 hub bearing removal and installation process, using a bearing removal/installation kit—the same style of kit commonly available through Loan-A-Tool programs at most local automotive parts stores.

To provide the clearest view of the hub, knuckle, and bearing components, this demo is performed with the steering knuckle secured in a vise rather than on the vehicle. This allows you to see exactly how the tools, adapters, and slide hammer work together during bearing extraction and installation.

🔧 Why DIYers Can Use a Bearing Kit (and Skip the Shop Press)

If you’re a DIYer working at home, you don’t need a hydraulic press for this job. A bearing service kit lets you:
• Press the bearing in and out using a threaded rod, cups, and adapters
• Maintain proper alignment so the bearing goes in straight
• Avoid damaging the knuckle, hub flange, or ABS tone ring
• Use vehicle-specific or universal adapters that fit most Gen-1 hub designs
• Do the job safely with hand tools most DIYers already own
• Save money by borrowing the kit instead of buying expensive shop equipment

Most major parts retailers offer loaner bearing kits with a refundable deposit, making this repair accessible for garage DIYers who want to do it right.

🔧 What This Video Covers

The process shown in this demo includes:
• Removing brake components, parking brake hardware, and rotor
• Taking out the spindle nut and pushing the CV axle out with a drift punch
• Separating the hub flange from the bearing using a slide hammer
• Removing the snap ring to access the Gen-1 bearing
• Using the bearing service kit’s adapters, spacers, and press hardware to extract the old bearing
• Installing the new bearing with the correct press setup and alignment
• Verifying tone ring orientation (if applicable)
• Reinstalling the locking clip and pressing the hub flange back into place using the supplied tool system
• Performing a quick check to confirm smooth bearing rotation and proper seating

📌 About This Demonstration

This video is intended to show the general method, not a vehicle-specific repair procedure. Every vehicle is slightly different, so always refer to factory service information for torque specs and any model-specific steps.

Whether you're a DIY tech or a professional, most major auto parts stores offer a loaner bearing kit that enables you to perform this job safely and effectively without a shop press.

If you’ve ever wanted to understand how a Gen-1 hub bearing is removed and reinstalled, this demo breaks down each step clearly and shows how the bearing kit does the heavy lifting.


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