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How to Remove & Install a Front Wheel Bearing for a Toyota Corolla A worn wheel bearing can cause excessive stress on suspension components. At the first sign of failure, the wheel hub and bearing assembly should be replaced. On a Toyota Corolla, the assembly is located in the center of the steering knuckle, which must be removed to access the assembly. If you don't have access to a hydraulic press, machine shops can remove the hub and bearing assembly and install the new assembly for a fee. Things You'll Need Automotive jack Jack stands Socket set Wire hanger Marker Hammer Pliers Small hub puller Large standard head screwdriver Wedge-type puller Hydraulic Press Torque wrench Instructions Loosen the hub nut over the drive axle with a socket wrench. The hub nut may be covered by a small cover or hub cap; remove the cover or cap to access the nut. Slide an automotive jack under the front of the car. Pump the handle to raise the jack and lift the car....

How to Install a Brake Booster on a 2005 Ford Expedition It was in the early 1920s when the prestigious carmaker Pierce-Arrow Motor Car Company added a vacuum assist to its brake systems, making them the first cars with a brake booster. Your 2005 Ford Expedition has come a long way from those early days. If you've driven a car with manual brakes -- and not many people around today have -- you have an appreciation for the power brakes that come standard on nearly every car sold in the U.S. Things You'll Need: Memory-saver device Ratchet Socket set Nut-driver set Allen driver set Mechanic's wire or bungee cord Pliers Foot-pound torque wrench Inch-pound torque wrench Removal Open the hood and allow the engine to cool, if necessary. Install a memory-saver device according to the manufacturer's procedure. Loosen the negative battery cable terminal clamp nut, using a ratchet and socket. Rotate the terminal slightly on the post to help br...