hi there, Topaz bearing q

[mightyboo]

hey all, i joined the forum some time ago but this is my first post. i wasnt quite sure where to post my question because i didnt see any spot for a topaz question so if i am in the wrong spot, my apologies. my question is this, i have a 1993 mercury topaz 2,3l front wheel drive and i have to replace the front right wheel bearing. i was wondering if the front wheel only has one bearing or does it have an inner and an outer bearing. also does the bearing have to be pressed. my last question is, does the axle or half shaft have to come out to replace the bearing. thank you all and have a great evening

[DustDevil]

Hey and welcome! You could have posted this in the tempo forum, but this will do. I think you have a unit bearing setup, that is the bearing is part of the steering knuckle assembly ( I think that is what it's called ) and you have to replace the whole thing, the bearing is not removable. At least that's how it was on my Chrysler front driver. Cost me 198 bucks plus labor.

[Charlie]

(moved to Tempo subforum, and ", Topaz bearing q" added to title)

Welcome to the forum!

[fireball0012]

Your topaz have just one bearing and it is preesed in. As for the cv shaft all it has to come out of is the hub.