Front Wheel Bearing Kia Optima

[MstangsBware]

Has anyone done this job on a Kia Optima before? Looks like a sealed bearing that needs pressed out then the new one pressed in. Did a little search and there was talk of a pre-load tool needed for other Kias but unsure if it is needed for the Optima.

[BttleFedC10]

Has anyone done this job on a Kia Optima before? Looks like a sealed bearing that needs pressed out then the new one pressed in. Did a little search and there was talk of a pre-load tool needed for other Kias but unsure if it is needed for the Optima.

Haha, My cousins kia optima needs one too. I told him just to go to the junkyard and get one. lol.

[shumpertdavid]

I assume its a basic bearing assembly, you remove steering knuckle, press out hub, remove snap ring or bearing retainer, press out bearing, and reverse procedure to Install. More or less...

[Reefer Rae]

I assume its a basic bearing assembly, you remove steering knuckle, press out hub, remove snap ring or bearing retainer, press out bearing, and reverse procedure to Install. More or less...

This. did one Friday.

[MstangsBware]

I assume its a basic bearing assembly, you remove steering knuckle, press out hub, remove snap ring or bearing retainer, press out bearing, and reverse procedure to Install. More or less...

Looks to be that easy...Looking at the parts needed I figured this was the method. Thanks for the replies.