I need to change a front passenger wheel bearing. I have the parts at home and a lot of tools. But, Is what I had to be in need of special tools? Like very big socket?

Thanx

Fredo

A good set of snap ring pliers to get that pain in the ass retainer clip off the end of the cv stub shaft. 19mm wrench and socket , 21mm socket also if memory serves me correctly.
Not to bad a job, have done it 3 times already my self.

I bought the special tool to remove the Bearing Lock Washer.  Basically it is a large 4-pin socket.  It seems to be unique to the Vit because it is metric.  But I am sure you could also use a hammer and punch to loosen the bearing lock washer enough to remove by hand.

I bought the special tool to remove the Bearing Lock Washer.  Basically it is a large 4-pin socket.  It seems to be unique to the Vit because it is metric.  But I am sure you could also use a hammer and punch to loosen the bearing lock washer enough to remove by hand.

Opps, sorry. Spuds is right, I used a brass punch myself. I also used some nail polish to mark it to help tighten it to the same spot.

Job done! Realy easy!

But, weird name for bearing maker...

I should have told you to buy the premium bearings from NAPA as they have a life time warranty on them if you show up with the original receipt. I've already got a freebie when one got full of crap wheeling and sounded evil, no questions asked, just "here's your new bearing n-c".

Bumping this old thread..

Anywhere in the US sells that special tool to remove the bearing lock washer?

Don't forget the bearing nut torque requirements guys!  

Tool info and torque spec in this thread..
http://www.suzuki-forums.com/1g-2001-2006-xl-7/31078-wheel-bearing-bad-can-i-fix.html

Saw this on eBay for $50..

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/89-03-Geo-Tracker-axle-nut-tool-suzuki-sidekick-Vitara-/150550441799?pt=Motors_Automotive_Tools&hash=item230d816f47#ht_500wt_956

but for $50, I figure I can build something similar myself..

Bumping this old thread..

Anywhere in the US sells that special tool to remove the bearing lock washer?

If you're talking about what I think you're talking about...

It wasn't cheap (and the price has increased a few bucks), but this is where I got mine:
http://www.costplustools.com/Kent-Moore-J-37763-WHEEL-BEARING-NUT-WRENCH_p_9505.html

^ that's it self.. but $76 bucks! 

From memory, I'm thinking the hub nuts on the 2nd Gens require 155#s of torque to set them.  That's a whole BUNCH of torque on one nut!  Chevy dealers wanted $35 for one of those round bearing lock nuts a few years ago.  Don't know what they are trying to get for them now... but I'm betting it is a few bucks more.  Crazy prices for some of these onesy-twosy parts..  Used ones from a pick-n-pull work just fine and are a lot cheaper.