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it doesn't matter where you get it done as long you get warranty on the labour and parts. I got the left front bearing replaced 3 times within a year at a local ford dealership, i only paid ($180CND) for one bearing replacement.
Ford gives you 1 year warranty on labour and parts.
95 SE MTX
DH UIM, 65mm TB, SC CAI, Quaife, Centerforce, Fidanza, UR Pulley, F/R Strut Braces, Cross Drilled Rotors, S.S. Brake Hoses, 18" Enkei RS5, SVT Engine Mounts+Inserts, MSDS & y-pipe, Trubendz resonated exhaust & MagnaFlow cat
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Just courious, exactly what part are you removing and bringing to the shop to have bearings removed/pressed in?
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1996SE sports package, Duratec MTX No mods yet.
80K Kilometers.
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Wife has 1996GL Zetec ATX.
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That would be the steering knuckle. Fairly easy to remove once you have the right tools (32mm. socket & 3 jaw puller, better make that a BIG puller!), and grab a copy of the Haynes Manual ( buy or borrow - your library should have a copy, but worth buying for other things) Did both of mine last year on the driveway. I think they were around $50Cdn. each from Lordco [with discount!:)] I rented the puller from Westside Rentals, a local place that rents tools, de-thatchers etc.for $8/day. I borrowed the socket from Canadian Tire the first time, no charge. I bought the socket second bearing as I forgot to pick it up in town from Canadian Tire. Cost $20.
Lower control arm takes a bit of leverage, I used a 3 foot length of re-bar. I did split a CV boot and a ball joint boot the first time, but the second one I managed like a pro!
My local Kal Tire pushed & pulled bearings in/out for $20 a time-cheap.
All prices are in Canadian funds before tax. Bring your car round, and I'll do for a couple cases of beer!!!!! (Canadian beer though...LOL)
David BC
White '96 Mystique GS ATX
HM Intake-K&N
Knauberised
Flo-Pro Muffler (No Res)
Kenwood KDX322
1600W MA 6 channel amp
2x 12" MTX Subs (in a box)
4x SPS570 Alpine door speakers
Viper alarm/starter
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It's possible to remove and replace the bearings without a hydraulic press. You can take a piece of heavy steel pipe, (or even a heavy duty socket), that is just slightly smaller in diameter than the bearing. Place the end of the pipe securely against the outer race of the bearing, and use a hammer to 'tap' or 'drive' the bearing out and then back in.
If a press is available, or if money is abundant, I would recommend the press, but the job can be done without a press. I did it. The Haynes manual even lists this as a possibility.
95 Contour Zetec, ATX (wrecked, sitting in the barn)
95 Mystique Zetec, MTX
2000 Taurus SEL 3.0L Duratec
1994 Crown Victoria LX 4.6 V8
1993 Chevy Silverado 4.3 V6
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Hey DavidBC, Westide Rentals... sounds like we live in the same area! May take you up on the beer offer one day.
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1996SE sports package, Duratec MTX No mods yet.
80K Kilometers.
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Wife has 1996GL Zetec ATX.
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Where do you live in Ohio? If in the Dayton area, get back to me
1998 Contour GL - a stock 4-banger, with spoiler, but what a sweet car!
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Read the poster's loc. Geesh, this thread has turned into a meet market. 
98 Mystique LS v6 atx 163,000km
97 Contour LX v6 atx 163,000km
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