Bearing help asap.

GiddyKong

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2002 Mazda Protege5
I need a new front drivers side bearing. I ordered one, but it was to big. Went to the part store no luck there, even with checking other model Mazda and such.
Anybody else have this problem? What bearing did you get?
 
I used Timken 510003 Bearing when I had the job done 2 years ago for my P5. Direct fit and gave me no issues.
 
The bearing is really tight and needs to be pressed in.
I put my knuckle in the oven and the bearing in the freezer and it just fell right in.
Mazda apparently likes really tight bearings...
 
I got these off Amazon for about $15 each. Centric 412.90002E Rear Wheel Bearing

Fit great, no problems at all. It says "rear" wheel bearing but it is for the front of ourcar.
 
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