This isn't a step-by-step instructional on how to replace a rear axle bearing, because so many different models use so many different means to hold the axles in place.

On many vehicles, like the 2006-2018 Jeep Wrangler, you'll have to remove the axle nut to pull the old hub and bearing assembly.

Pinion bearing damage can otherwise result, and that could ultimately require complete differential teardown.

To replace the old hub with the new hub, insert the new hub (with a press, if necessary), replace the old axle nut, and follow the previous steps in reverse.

You need to replace the axleshaft bearing, seal, and possibly the axleshaft. If it’s a carrier bearing it typically requires a total axle rebuild because metal shavings have probably damaged ...

An axle shaft is a component of a vehicle's suspension system that transmits torque from the differential to the wheels and supports the vehicle's weight. Learn how much it costs to replace a broken ...

Unlike with tires where you often replace the other tire on the same axle or possibly all four tires simultaneously to maintain common tread wear, you only need to replace the bearing that has failed.

Wheel hub/bearing assemblies and axle bearings do not have a scheduled replacement or service interval as they’re designed to last the life of the vehicle. How to Tell Which Wheel Bearing Is Bad ...

Modern sealed wheel bearings last longer than the older cone-shaped kind, but both are subject to failure, and that can cause several kinds of problems.

What Are Wheel Bearings And How Do They Work? Wheel bearings provide a mounting point for the wheels and allow the wheels to spin. Wheel bearings are either a tapered rolling bearing design or a ...