2002 Liberty - wheel bearing

jlupien502 · 07-23-2009, 08:15 PM

My in-laws brought there Liberty in for an oil change at the dealer and asked them to look at a "thumping" noise coming from the passenger side front wheel.
Dealer determined it was the wheel bearing assembly and wanted $395 to replace it.
I know that they use a unit type bearing assembly. Can someone get me a service manual how-to ??
I'm pretty confident I can do this myself. I do all the repair work on my own vehicles. I just want to make sure I have everything together before I start because it's for the In-laws and you all know how that can go

**95BadBoy** · 07-24-2009, 05:06 AM

It might be an idea to look at the lower and upper ball joints too, ask the inlaws if thier 02 has had them replaced under the factory recall.

jlupien502 · 07-24-2009, 08:19 AM

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Originally Posted by 95BadBoy

It might be an idea to look at the lower and upper ball joints too, ask the inlaws if thier 02 has had them replaced under the factory recall.

I have her calling the dealership right now to check. Thanks

jlupien502 · 07-24-2009, 06:14 PM

Alright. A check with the local Jeep dealer says the ball joint recall was taken care of in 2007, just before my in-laws bought it.

Back to the wheel bearing issue............. anyone ????

jlupien502 · 07-26-2009, 09:20 AM

Anyone at least know what size the bolts are that hold in the bearing assembly ??? I know it's a e-torx , just not sure what size.

**Gramps** · 07-26-2009, 10:15 AM

Here's a Torx Chart if you've got some calipers. Point to point means the outside points not inside, ie - widest.

jeeplibby1 · 07-26-2009, 01:48 PM

http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f28/liberty-service-manuals-801654/ Is it 2 or 4 wheel drive? Mine was an inverted torx. I THINK it was a #4. I don't recall.

jlupien502 · 07-26-2009, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by jeeplibby1

http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=801654 Is it 2 or 4 wheel drive? Mine was an inverted torx. I THINK it was a #4. I don't recall.

I downloaded the service manual earlier. Wasn't much in there as far as bolt sizes but thanks.

I should be all set though. I just bought a 5pc set. It's definitely not a #4 though, looks to match up with the E-18.

Abby_Guts · 11-14-2009, 11:10 AM

Just did my 2003 Bearing hub assembly. Bolts were E-14.

Tavares · 08-23-2010, 07:03 PM

My 02 liberty limited is make a noise when I drive seem's to me wheel bearing need to be replace ! My question now is can I replace this bearing without change the hub or hub has to be replace as well !
Anyone can help?

jlupien502 · 08-23-2010, 07:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Tavares

My 02 liberty limited is make a noise when I drive seem's to me wheel bearing need to be replace ! My question now is can I replace this bearing without change the hub or hub has to be replace as well !
Anyone can help?

The bearing and hub is all 1 piece (sealed unit)

jlupien502 · 08-23-2010, 07:06 PM

BTW... I never followed up on this.
It was a very straightforward job to do. Pretty basic and didnt take that much time..maybe an hour.

Tavares · 08-23-2010, 07:16 PM

Thank you for this info!

Tavares · 08-23-2010, 07:17 PM

I will check on line for price of hub.Thank you !