The harness was hidden by the cover. If 01 Nissan Xterra wheel bearings get too hot due to lack of lubrication they will be destroyed, with the same result occurring when water gets into the actual bearing. This will ensure that the bearings and lock nut are seated correctly. The next step is to… First, disconnect the battery cables, Second, you have to drain some or all the coolant so you can remove the upper radiator hose, Third, disconnect the alternator cables, Fourth, loosen the bolt attaching the alternator so you can loosen the alternator belt, Finally, remove the bolt and angle the alternator to remove it. This article has also been viewed 28,436 times.
Will be very useful when I go to replace my bearings in a couple of months. Bearings are small steel balls held together by a metal band. With the locknut removed pull gently on the rotor, which will cause it to release the bearing. This will create a grinding noise and in severe cases even damage to the axle spindle. Finish reinstalling the hub and casing.
It can be difficult to actually determine if the noise is from the 2001 Nissan Xterra wheel bearings but the crescendo of sound is a good hint. Tap gently, being sure not to over tighten the nut, but also making sure it is secure. Lightly tap the lock nut clockwise, with a hammer and punch, using a non-threaded hole in the nut. Use a tie wrap or something similar to… I am just a college girl and I figured out how to change my starter. Remove the cover by pulling it off the door. Cost will very much be dependant on the extent of this damage.
Find where it is in your engine compartment. I also removed the snapring using 2 screwdrivers without a problem. Most important tips I can give after doing this myself. This process includes removing the hub, rotor, and wheel bearings. Apply the parking brake and chock the wheels to prevent the vehicle from rolling.
I replaced the speed sensor and instrument panel and still the dial stops intermittently, this turns-on the check engine light. How hard is it to replace inner and outer bearings in the front wheel. Match the new pads with the old pads to make sure you are installing the pads in the right place. Once you are under the vehicle, the filter is easy to get to for removal and replacement. As a preventive strategy, it is wise to regularly monitor your car or truck in regular basis between drives. Clean the spindle with a rag.
Take off the top and bottom hoses. You should have the front of the car lifted and on jack stands to do this. If you are having trouble preventing the rotor from turning while loosening the bolts, interweave a pry bar or other bar through the lug studs, creating a lever to hold it in place. If I am going to replace the ball bearings i should replace the lower control arms and get alignment done. When removing the hub casing, the O-ring, which seals it can stick to the hub, if it does make sure to clean it and keep with the casing. As I say the overall cost is difficult to predict until the full extent of the damage is known.
Buy a new fuel filter. I want to take some of the play out of mine as well, but I have been very reluctant to take apart the front wheel assembly. Slip the caliper in the mounting bracket over the rotor, and bolt it to the bracket with the sliding pin bolts. Wheels have to be removed and taken apart, not to mention the fixing or replacing of the actual 2001 Nissan Xterra wheel bearings, then of course the re-assembly of the wheel. So all should be careful when removing the seals.
If you are replacing the passenger side mirror and it is not powered, skip this step. Install the new pads and caliper. Speedometer is an integrated part of the instrument panel. Once the wheel is off back out the 2 bolts securing the brake caliper and slide it off of the rotor. Remove the Fuel Pump fuse located inside the car behind the coin-box-- use diagram on backside of coin box to find out which one it is 2.