Replace Front Wheel Bearing Jeep Compass 

Great video!,thank you- saved me a lot of money. Ifsomeone reads this and is replacing a wheel bearing (or both in my case) - If you are a amateur/weekend mechanic just to save money like me with no serious mechanic tools....DO NOT try to take the hub off.....i think he even mentions it. just take the whole knuckle to a machine shop or mechanic and have them pull the old one out and press the new one in. In my case an auto part store did it for $50 per wheel/knuckle. I would also suggest checking your struts and see if they are leaking or any oily residue is on them. pretty simple to replace them once the knuckle is disconnected from it. If you buy a strut I would get one with the spring in it.

Thank you for posting the Jeep Compass videos. Our local mechanic wanted $600 to replace a throttle body. WTF. So I ordered a new one on Amazon for $60 and it came today at our front door. During the few days it took for the part to arrive here at home, I watched several RU-vid videos posted by shade tree mechanics on how to change out the same part on the same make vehicle. It took me less than an hour, and I couldn't believe the difference in the test drive. No more engine code and sensor light. It's running smooth with great acceleration and idle. I also purchased a small hand held code reader, that can erase the codes. I set off a code when I removed the air breather tube sensor. Bottom line is, 'Thanks". Many mechanics wouldn't post their work online. Much appreciated. I little do-it-yourself confidence saved me big bucks.

Great video - thank you! I just replaced both front wheel bearings on my wife's Patriot and this video was a HUGE help. FYI for those doing it yourself - Autozone rents the bearing puller/press tool (for free) that he uses in this video. So if you want to do it without removing the entire hub assembly you can.

I am greatly impressed by both the skill-set and the number of tools a mechanic needs for day-to-day repairs! My goodness, it's almost mind-boggling!

My goto source. This guy knows his stuff.

it took me 2 days at least and part of a third day to remove a set of rear hubs off (rust welded in) of an 05 Pacifica using a half sledge and pipe wrench as well as anything I could get on it. Had I known to get a slide hammer, i probably would've been done in a few minutes or even faster. Seperated my shoulder in the process on that job. The right tool makes all the difference as well as learning from skilled mechanics on you tube like Eric & some of the guys that have been on here a few years how to do these intermediate level repairs. I just can't afford to throw $100+ per hour at a mechanic so 90% of what I can figure out myself by watching videos, at least I get to keep the tools after I'm done as well, and many are free loaners at parts stores. THANKS TO BIG ERIC O. for all the great content, been a fan for almost 5 years now

i know im late to the party and ya prolly dont see these comments anymore but your videos have been a lifesaver for me i have done every single job so far on my vehicle on my own following your vids ty for all you do and hard work u put in your vids

Dude, Not only are you knowledgeable but your entertaining. I thought the comment "I'll tell you a thousand times not to forget the snap ring and you'll still forget it. We all have at one point." That is such a true statement. Thank you for the video and keep it up.

Eric you would make a good practical teacher in Auto-technology. I learn a lot from you to go forward. I found something I wanted to share with you. I started out with only one code "system is not programmed, it is still there". I just wanted to get rid of the horrible rear wheel noise. I replaced the two rear hub assy with new Timkens on a Jeep 2013 Compass 4WD. They were rusted in bad (NJ salt) and noisy as hell. In one instance in-order to stop wheel from rotating I applied a brake to remove the center 1in and 1/4 bolt. That was before I decided to use air tool. Finished the job and all back in place. Took it for a ride and the noise was gone. I was thrilled except after I returned back home from a test drive, shut the engine off and turned it back on few minutes later; the ABS, Anti-Slip, 4WD!, lights are on and the Cruse control doesn't work at all. The CODE I see is C100A only which has nothing to do with rear wheels but front left wheel speed sensor. How did an error come in to being from the front that wasn't there?

Those control arm bars are awesome. So glad I got one before they stopped making them. People used to laugh at me when I used it but its such a great tool when you're by yourself.

19:12 When Eric O. shows he's more of a man than I'll ever be. Great video as usual sir, glad you had one take it easy on you for once.

Eric O gets this job done in a half hour video, easy peasy. Me, on the other hand, have had every single problem that he pointed out that "Could" happen and a couple more. Murphy and his stupid law has been whoopin' on me with this one. Thanks for the video! I have to come back and re-watch it so as not to get too discouraged. (If he can do it, I can do it . . . eventually.)

Why are there over 90 people hating on this video? This guy knows his stuff and he explains it rather easy, some of you have to calm down on the dislikes

Si no me equivoco tu nombre es Rick: Dejame decirte que eres un mecanico muy calificado, ver un video tuyo es garantia de disfrutar de un excelente trabajo tanto en limpiesa como en tecnicismo. Se ve que amas tu profecion ; una vez mas te felicito.

Nice walk through on that bearing job. Once again, makes me appreciate GM hub bearing replacements!

wish I lived in a small town/your small town Eric, I did a rear bearing on my 03 Forester, and called a bunch of shops, and no one would press it for me! they told me about 500 to do the whole thing!! I finally found a press a friend had, and also a small mom n pop place that would have done it for me after the fact of course...wish we could go back to when ppl would help others without expecting/demanding $$$....moving to avoca....lol

Dude I was pressing in a wheel bearing with my new harbor freight install tool and I was getting ready to put hub on and I had you playing in the background say don’t forget your snap ring, I owe ya one buddy thanks it was like you were talking over my shoulder but back to hub thanks

I always like to put bearings in the freezer for a couple of hours before fitting. If you are fitting a bearing to an engine casing you can warm up the casing too. This sometimes works so well that you can push a bearing in by hand.

That big red pry bar is AWESOME !

I am glad I live in Colorado, we don't have the rust problem you do. Good video, as usual, All the best to the Family.

So far you are the only RU-vid channel that has any newer model Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep repair videos. Keep them coming.

I remember when my family and I had a Mercury Grand Marquis, be sure how your part is like. When I removed the old front brake rotors, it had wheel bearings, and the new ones did not. It took me hours to figure out why it was making noise. It was a lesson that I had to learn. If anyone would have drove that Marquis, the results would have been catastrophic. I was so glad that I caught it. Once I removed the bearings from the old rotors and place them in the new, the noise was gone. To every DIY who enjoys this hobby and future auto mechanic: Let this be an experience. Check your parts that you need to replace. Look at the old and the new. If you see a difference, take some of the old good pieces that are in the defective and place them in the new. IF they are defective, take the pieces and ask for new pieces.

Eric...just wanted to know I have become addicted to your videos. It's most interesting to me, as a person with moderate mechanical and electrical skills, to follow your logic and watch you work. You do a good job with the camera and lighting, plus the audio is good for an old guy with a hearing impairment. Thanks for all.

Not just explaining things and showing how its done but being kind and knowing the diyers want a bit of encouragement.

Interesting view of what it's like to work on rusty junk. I'm a spoiled Southern California mechanic that rarely has to deal with air hammers and kroil. I did work on a shipment of cars from New Jersey and Pa once, so I can appreciate the process.

We love your videos when you use factory torque specifications! Nearly every one of them! It's nice to know that you're so adherent to specs.....a great technician you are! It can get you fired too....Never consider torquing bolts and screws as a waste of time.....Factory Specs People!

I Really hope he doesn't go blind for not wearing safety glasses, otherwise a great video !!

Decide let repair shop do this stuff after checked this video out. This work is real big deal for me :)

Very nice job. Ive done about hundreds of hub presses and never that easy. you got a lucky one.

The slow mo savagery was worth the price of admission!

Another excellent video. You really have a gift for shooting at the right angles and moving things along at a helpful pace. Lighting is always good too. Very much appreciate your efforts.

Nice video... Very, very helpful do to working on my 2008 Jeep Compass. A little more work due to rusty parts. Thanks again South Main Auto, keep up the good work.

Liked the slo mo. Kinda looked like an AK burning a clip. I learned years ago, let the mechanic diagnose the problem. Good video, just long enough for lunch time.

Love the slow motion in the beginning

You crack me up man. All the bad ass tools you have and you still use a chunk of wire to hold up your calipers. I figured you would have the new Caliper Buddy 3000!

wow 2008 and asking new axles and ball joints.. This one went smooth not much sweating or swearing. Of course I was waiting for the slo-mo with the hammer.. lol Good that you are back at the shop after a well deserved vacation!!

Excellent video! I'm wondering why mechanics never use a little anti-seize on the snap ring. I've used this stuff religiously and it definitely helps when it comes time to change the bearing in the future.

Customer: Eric do you work out? Eric: No, I own a slidehammer

You are an awesome mechanic...i follow your videos from Mexico...congratulations dude

Better job than replacing with a 2nd hand whole unit as alignment is also needed. Guaranteed milage only with oem bearings. A lot of crappy bearings out there. The 14lb hammer must be back in the museum.Job well done .Now that's fixed, should have a good night's sleep.Hard to beat happy endings. PS you're not to ride into the sunset !!

Good to see you back Eric hope you had a good time and good video and info as always.

I waited until the end of the video to say this but... Im glad this went pretty well for you. You've had a lot of little pissers up to now lol.

Great video, Great job!!! Love that bar for removing ball joint lower arm. I’m subscribe now and I really appreciate this video!! Thank you!!

Back to the grind my friend! Gotta love it when things go smooth. Great video.

Thank you for all the tips!!!!you helped me get through this process today!

A Vacation, didn't loose a kid over a cliff! And a easy Chrysler hub bearing.... Your living right my friend. Lol. Now you gotta take Mrs. O on that honeymoon.

Thank you very much showing me how to changes out the front right bearing but I going take it to the dealership because there no way I can do that! And I do not have the tools and garage do that kind of work!

Excellent video, this guy is good, very good.

Welcome back man...good to see you at work after long vacation...!after all we all need a break..right?..nice video of your vacacion. beutifull family of yours..you got so busy that i heard two 1/2 inch inpact guns!!uuhmmm??

Buen video, soy de México y me gustaría tener esa herramienta en mi taller, saludos bro!

thanks.....great video.....love your camera postioning and filming.....bob

Great video nice and easy to understand

Don’t know if I got a off size bearing or what but I did one and the bearing pulled in a bit to far and hit the sensor and tore the tone ring. Put second one in and same thing tried to happen so I pulled bearing out to just get snap ring in. No prob after that. Bearing tamer is best investment.

very helpful! i had no idea how to do it but your video was very clear

Excelente Trabajo lo mejor que cuentas con las erramientas necesarias, eso hace mas fácil las cosas.

Did this on our former car, 2000 Hynd Tib. Local shop decided to charge $100 just to press them out. I think they where P/O'd that I was a DYI'er and didn't bring the car to them. Usually the gent at the local muffler shop does these for me. I give him about $20 bucks for a couple packs of cigs or beer money. The press at their shop was broke that week. Once again "Murphy" was my co-pilot for that job.

It's nice to have a job that goes as planned.

to avoid wheel alinment remove the three bolts from the top of the strut and the ball joint and the steering ball joint and drop link, taking the whole strut and knuckle together

i've done this on my Jeep Patriot because of your video, THANKS A LOT!!!!

Anytime you do the slow-mo slide hammer, I die laughing lol

Nice job reminded me how to use my bearing timer

I like how you do them I’m old school and always take them apart and bring them to the 20,000 lb press and press them out but I run into the same thing with the race sticking to the hub and I found out if you heat them up with a torch and grab it with pliers and run the hub under cold cold water with the race pointing down that as soon as it hits the cold water the race will slide right off the hub !!!! Give it a try next time 🤷‍♂️

Man what a good tutorial !!

thank you for explaining way bearing going it one way!! I never knew!!! I subscribed!!!

Good job, went way better than the Caravan did :)

thank you so much I was stuck never came across one of this style y the man!

good to see you back in the shop buddy :) great video hope you had a good vacation

Out of curiosity, could you add a touch of copper based anti-seize to the snap ring, to help for future removal? I am thinking the heat generated may be too much, but I am blessed to not have rust problems like that down here in Texas. Regardless, your videos are always amazing, thank you for posting and sharing!

that slowmo was pretty awsome!

congrats! very professional and honest !

Enjoyed as usual. Works obsessively clean and precise. Thanx mannnn for posting this video

I thought the bearing/hub assembly was one piece? I did the rears and i just pulled the old hub off and slid the new hub on with the new bearing already in it. It isn’t the same for the front bearings?

Watched the small piece of pin go flying. Here's a fix. Close your cutters. Fill the cavity with silicone. When it's dry, slice with a razor blade right down the middle in line with the cutter. When you cut things, the silicone will flex and hold the small pieces. Old electrician showed me this. Has worked for years

Good job mate, bless your heart, didn't have to use touch.

Great job homie. You did awesome at the video too😎

I forgot the snap ring, I let you know if the wheel comes off

Hey Eric just was wondering are you suppose to torque the hub nut with the wheel on and on the ground or the way you do it? I've seen videos for both or does it matter? Thanks

What's that red tool you used to remove the lower ball joint ??

Very nice big dog I appreciate your video

The tool that you are using is very similar to the one that I invented in 1984.

To remove ball joint, turn wheel hard right and use a chisel to open the pinch

What I do to make sure the alignment is not moved is on a car with McPherson struts I leave the strut to wheel bearing housing .

Oh my goodness it was a pleasure to watch this

Great video ..... nice explanation was communicated clear and precise.

Excellent video

Hey Eric good to see you back in the workshop... and what's up with the video description hahahaha

Super helpful video, thanks!

Great video as usual. Always nice to have a break. But in some ways it's nice to come back to work as well. If that makes sense. By the way, I have a quick question for you. I have watched most of your videos and I've never seen you work on a diesel do you work on diesel engines ???????

Hey i'm curious how long this took with you're experience and awesome garage setup?

So did it turn out to be the driver side bearing that was bad? I'm doing homework b4 I tackle a 2014 wth a bad driveer side. I'm going to change em both since typically one goes bad the other is likely not far behind. Nice instructions brother I will be subscribing and watching more

Great video. Ever consider wearing hearing protection with the air tool?

How heavy is the hammer on the slide? May I suggest oiling the threaded rod on the puller to help save the threads on both the rod and the nut. That was a nice easy one, good. Thanks for the video.

My Patriots got constant wheel noise that's worse on turns. I haven't had a chance to get the jack out there and really check but I'm guessing it's the bearing. Hopefully I can find a shop nearby willing to press the bearing for me.

Cool mate....I like your precious tools.

Looks sweet in slow mo. brake clean in slow mo would look really cool to

Thank you I think I might be doing the same thing on a 2016 Jeep Patriot

Can you please tell me what the name of the tool is that you're used to break that ball joint free? I usually just beat on it or I have an old little kit that I can use with my wrenches or air gun if I can fit them in but that tool you had looked amazing and I wish I can find it but I can't find it anywhere

Your video help me a lot thanks.

Thanks for the video. Love the slow motion with the slide hammer. What's the weight of your slide hammer? How about those SMA shirts? I want mine signed.

Yes sir! Washers and turn the lug nuts backwards. 👍