Wheel bearings do i have to buy the hubs as well as the bearings idont need the hubs but tey say its all one why cant I get the bearungs bythereself

the front wheel bearing hub?
XL-7 (the dash matters)
my wild guess, is the questions was
what are all steps to do this job. and tools.
that?
RTM?

https://suzukipitstopplus.com/Products/10056-2002-grand-vitara-xl-7-service-manual.aspx

http://www.fixkick.com/hubs/FW_BEARINGS.html#newer
the link shows all years, and variances.

here is a photo review, that is accurate up to
1998, and beyond , if you skip the bearing service parts. as yours are INTEGRATED
and NON-serviceable.
http://www.fixkick.com/hubs/FW_BEARINGS.html


the photo 6a and B
shows removing the hub,
so do that , buy a new hub and put it back
the same way, using the tool stated
at the stated ranges of torque
123-180 ft/lbs.
this range allows you to get the screws into the locking rings.

have a helper push on brake firmly and use a breaker bar. or break loose with wheel bolted on and car on the ground, in park.

all the ones that i put on come as a assembly hub and bearing.check aftermarket price i have had good luck with them. the bearing assembly is not that hard to do take wheel off and drum off and the 4 14mm bolts out of the hub and it will come right off. good luck i hope this will help you

SOME CARS AND TRUCKS HAVE HUB AND BEARING ASSEMBLY OTHERS ARE REPLACEBLE BEARINGS ONLY DEPENDS ON MODEL

Unfortunately you do not always get "play" in the bearing and they are unserviceable. Replace the entire unit. Here are the instructions for replacement. They bolt into place making it pretty easy to do. Soak the CV shaft which pertrudes from the hub where the nut goes with a good rust penetrant to ease in removal.

Removal & Installation

1. Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the Precautions Section.
2. Remove or disconnect the following:
   
   Front wheel Wheel Speed Sensor (WSS) electrical connector Brake caliper and bracket Rotor Driveshaft nut
   
3. Install a front hub removal tool to the wheel bearing/hub assembly with three wheel nuts. Use the tool to push the driveshaft out of the wheel bearing/hub.
4. Remove the wheel bearing/hub assembly and discard the bolts.

To install:

1. Install or connect the following:
   
   Wheel bearing/hub assembly using new bolts and torque them to 96 ft. lbs. (130 Nm) New drive shaft nut and torque it to 118 ft. lbs. (160 Nm) Brake rotor Front caliper with the bracket WSS electrical connector Front wheel

the bearing hub is a pre-assembled unit it has to be pressed together and the bearings have to be preloaded that is why you can only buy the hub assy. and it a whole lot easier to replace then the old 4X4 ft. wheel bearings.HAVE FUN

just install them as they are, they are prelubed and ready to go

just remove the wheel and count the teeth on the ring on the rear brake thats all you need to do. Since you can't drive it take it off and take it in to compare parts so you don't have to go back twice. You will need a new wheel seal and race and bearings.

If you have rear drums on your focus then chances are you just need to remove the dust shield (metal cap covering nut) and remove the 30mm nut on the end of the knuckle. at that point you may as well just replace the drums (they come with new bearings).
New drums are cheap 20-50 bux. If for whatever reason you want to just replace bearings make sure you remove the snap ring on the inner side of the drum...

its actually pretty easy if you have the basic tools needed and a little mechanical knowledge, because i dont think you can buy just the bearing at a auto parts store. they sell you the whole hub assembly which is great for the DIYer.

lift the car off the ground and block it from rolling and place a jack stand under it so it cant fall on anyone.


Wheel Bearings

• REMOVAL & INSTALLATION

Removal & Installation

These vehicles are equipped with sealed hub and bearing assemblies. The hub and bearing assemblies are non-serviceable. If the assembly is damaged, the complete unit must be replaced.

1. Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the precautions section.
2. Remove or disconnect the following:
   WARNING DO NOT allow the caliper to hang unsupported from the brake hose.
   
   
   Front wheel Halfshaft nut and washer Caliper from the steering knuckle and support it aside
   
   
   Brake rotor Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) connector, if equipped 3 hub/bearing assembly bolts Halfshaft from the hub/bearing assembly Hub/bearing assembly
   
   Fig. Exploded view of the front hub/bearing assembly
   
   

To install:
Install or connect the following:

Hub/bearing assembly onto the halfshaft, making sure the splines engage smoothly Hub/bearing assembly to the steering knuckle. Torque the bolts to 70 ft. lbs. (95 Nm). Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) connector, if equipped Brake rotor Caliper onto the steering knuckle. Torque the bolts to 38 ft. lbs. (51 Nm). Halfshaft nut. Torque the hub nut to 284 ft. lbs. (385 Nm) on nuts colored black, or 173 ft. lbs. (235 Nm) on gray colored nuts. Front wheel. Torque the nuts to 100 ft. lbs. (140 Nm).