🔧 Wheel Bearing - Replacement

Assumption: This guide covers the front wheel bearing/hub assembly on your Rogue. If you need the rear bearing instead, the layout and torque specs are different.

The wheel bearing supports the wheel and lets it spin smoothly. When it gets noisy or loose, the hub assembly is usually replaced as a unit on this model.

Difficulty Level: Advanced | Estimated Time: 3-5 hours

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⚠️ Safety & Precautions

• Work on a flat surface and chock the rear wheels.
• Support the vehicle with jack stands. Do not rely on the jack alone.
• The front axle nut is very tight. Use a breaker bar and keep the vehicle stable.
• If the vehicle has ABS, do not damage the wheel speed sensor or wiring.
• Battery disconnect is not required for this job.

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🔧 Required Tools

You'll need the following tools for this repair:

• Floor jack (rated 3-ton minimum)
• Jack stands (rated 3-ton minimum)
• Wheel chocks
• 21mm socket
• 19mm socket
• 17mm socket
• 14mm socket
• 12mm socket
• Torque wrench
• Breaker bar
• Ratchet
• Penetrating oil
• Flat blade screwdriver
• Ball joint separator (specialty)
• Rubber mallet
• Wire hanger or bungee cord
• Safety glasses
• Mechanic gloves

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🔩 Required Parts

HowToo sells all the parts you need for this repair:

• Front wheel hub and bearing assembly - Qty: 1
• Front axle nut - Qty: 1
• Wheel speed sensor retaining bolt - Qty: 1

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📋 Before You Begin

• Park on level ground and set the parking brake.
• Loosen the wheel lug nuts slightly before lifting the vehicle.
• Loosen the axle nut before raising the vehicle if the wheel is still on the ground.
• Use penetrating oil on the axle nut and hub fasteners if they are rusty.

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🔨 Step-by-Step Instructions

Follow these steps in order:

Step 1: Loosen the wheel and axle hardware

• Use a 21mm socket to loosen the wheel lug nuts.
• Use a 29mm socket or the correct axle nut socket for your Rogue to loosen the axle nut while the vehicle is still on the ground.
• Break it loose before lifting.

Step 2: Raise and secure the vehicle

• Use a floor jack to lift the front of the vehicle.
• Set it securely on jack stands.
• Remove the wheel with a 21mm socket.

Step 3: Remove the axle nut and brake components

• Remove the axle nut with the correct axle nut socket and a breaker bar.
• Use a 14mm socket to remove the brake caliper bolts.
• Hang the caliper with a wire hanger or bungee cord; do not let it hang by the hose.
• Use a 12mm socket to remove the brake rotor retaining screw if equipped.
• Remove the brake rotor.

Step 4: Disconnect the ABS sensor

• Unplug the wheel speed sensor connector.
• Use a 12mm socket or 14mm socket to remove the sensor/bracket fastener if needed.
• Do not pull on the wire.

Step 5: Separate the steering and suspension points

• Use a 19mm socket and a 17mm wrench/socket to remove the tie rod end nut.
• Use a ball joint separator (specialty) or a controlled tap with a rubber mallet to release the tie rod end.
• Remove the lower ball joint or strut-to-knuckle fasteners as needed for access, using the correct 17mm socket and 19mm socket.

Step 6: Remove the hub/bearing assembly

• Use a 14mm socket to remove the hub assembly bolts from the back side of the knuckle.
• Tap the hub assembly out with a rubber mallet if it is stuck.
• Clean the mounting surface before installing the new part.

Step 7: Install the new hub/bearing assembly

• Position the new hub assembly in place.
• Install the mounting bolts by hand first, then tighten with a torque wrench.
• Torque the hub bolts to 85 Nm (63 ft-lbs).

Step 8: Reassemble the suspension and brake parts

• Reinstall the tie rod end and tighten with a torque wrench.
• Torque the tie rod end nut to 49 Nm (36 ft-lbs).
• Reinstall the brake rotor, caliper, and ABS sensor.
• Torque the caliper bolts to 107 Nm (79 ft-lbs).
• Reinstall the axle nut but do not fully stake it yet.

Step 9: Final tighten and finish

• Install the wheel and snug the lug nuts by hand.
• Lower the vehicle so the tire contacts the ground.
• Use a torque wrench to tighten the axle nut.
• Torque the axle nut to 216 Nm (159 ft-lbs).
• Torque the wheel lug nuts to 108 Nm (80 ft-lbs) in a star pattern.

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✅ After Repair

• Spin the wheel by hand to check for smooth rotation.
• Test drive at low speed and listen for noise.
• Check for ABS warning lights.
• Recheck lug nut torque after the test drive.

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💰 DIY vs Shop Cost

Shop Cost: $450-$850 (parts + labor)

DIY Cost: $120-$260 (parts only)

You Save: $330-$590 by doing it yourself!

Shop labor rates vary but typically run $100-$150/hour. This repair takes a shop approximately 3-5 hours.

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