2nd Gen Non-Engine/Transmission Socket size

[RJ2]

What is the socket size for the front wheel bearing?

I have the factory tech manual could not find much on

doing front wheel bearing.

thanks RJ

 

[46mech]

RJ,



Try 1 5/16". I specifically went out to Sears to buy the socket, could only find it in 3/4" drive though.

 

[John]

LOL! It's a good thing I read the first response post before posting myself! After seeing that he stated the socket was a 1 5/16" socket I said, "huh?" Then I read your signature... Oops! [i. e. , 4x2 Ram]



For 4x4 it would be a 1 11/16" socket (I just verified this with my new Snap-On 6-point socket in the garage).

 

[Mtngoat]

Just curious, haven't gotten this far into my truck yet. Are the front wheel bearings a sealed bearing or are they packable?



Robin

 

[John]

Mtngoat, the second gen. 4x4s have sealed hub/bearing assemblies. My '98 FSM states the 4x2s use conventional bearing/race/rotor technology.

 

[Mtngoat]

John, thanks for the info. .



Robin