Dodge Repair: replacing front wheel bearing hub, dodge ram 1500, wheel hub


Question
how hard is it to replace a front bearing wheel hub on a 2003 dodge ram 1500 5.7 liter 2x4 pick-up? do i need any special tools?

Answer
HUB/BEARING - 4X2
Raise and support the vehicle.
Remove the wheel and tire assembly.
Remove the brake caliper and rotor (Refer to 5 - BRAKES/HYDRAULIC/MECHANICAL/ROTORS - REMOVAL).
Remove the ABS wheel speed sensor if equipped, (Refer to 5 - BRAKES/ELECTRICAL/FRONT WHEEL SPEED SENSOR - REMOVAL)(HUB/BEARING 4X2)
Remove the three hub/bearing mounting bolts from the steering knuckle (HUB/BEARING 4X2).
Slide the hub/bearing out of the steering knuckle (HUB/BEARING 4X2).
Remove the brake dust shield (HUB/BEARING 4X2).