2008 Chevy Silverado 1500 4x4: Wheel Bearing Replacement
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- čas přidán 29. 08. 2024
- In this video, I test drove a truck that had a weird noise coming from the front wheels. I discovered that it had worn out front wheel bearings. I show the steps for replacing a front wheel bearing on a GMT900 (07-14) Chevy/GMC 1/2-ton 4x4 truck. The process is similar for the GMT-800 and GMT-400 trucks.
Time required: 30mins+ per side
Tools required: 1/2" breaker bar, 1/2" sockets (36mm, 22mm, 18mm, 15mm), 1/2" drive extensions, chisel, hammer, heavy mallet, T30 socket/wrench, box end wrenches (18mm, 15mm), "cat's claw" tack remover, 1/2" drive torque wrench.
Torque specs:
Lug nuts: 140ft/lbs
Wheel bearing to steering knuckle: 133ft/lbs
Brake caliper bracket to steering knuckle: 129ft/lbs
Axle shaft nut: 177ft/lb
Other materials used: Blue (medium strength) thread locker, AeroKroil penetrant spray, brake cleaner spray, anti seize.
Part used: SKF Wheel Bearing Assembly BR930661
I created this video with the CZcams Video Editor ( / editor )
Very well done. I try to do as much of the work on my vehicles as I can, so I end up watching a lot of CZcams tutorials. I have to say your videos rank near the top. Your clear and thorough demonstration and commentary is much appreciated - a true standout!
i agree
Nice, has to be one of the best front wheel bearing change outs I have seen on CZcams. Should be very helpful to those who have never done it before. 🛠️👍
Finally someone on here that is very informative!! Thank you so much for the details.
Awesome instruction , could not have ask for a better tutorial. Thank you very much .
Thank you so much. You help save me over 850 bucks by putting this video up. 2 hours and got my truck repaired at a time we didn't need to spend 996.00 which was the quote. Kudos for a job well done sir!
This is precisely why I like to put these kinds of videos up. I love helping people fix their own equipment, and if that saves them money - even better. Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment, I really appreciate it! Have a good day!
That's what I got quoted too. That's literally insane. There's no reason it would cost that much smh.
Thank you for this very helpful video. I just did this job on my Suburban, and might not have completed it without your clear demonstration.
Thank you! I just changed the front left on my 2009 1500 Silverado and will do the other side tomorrow.
It pays to turn off the radio once in a while and just listen, that's when I heard a slight grinding noise. I'm at 91K on the truck and it's the first time they been changed. Thanks for the video, I watched it throughout the process. Very Helpful.
I have a 2wd Sierra. Your video was very helpful. It helped me confirm what turned out to be the problem and clearly showed the repair. The only difference between 2wd and 4wd was the hub nut from the CV, other than that, easy enough fix with your help. Thanks!
Jamey Landry Glad this video helped you! We don't see too many 2wd trucks in these parts, so I forgot to mention that the process was similar for 2wd models. Thanks for taking the time to post a comment!
Great video ! Just had the same job done by a dealership... and cost me a bundle ! Wish I Knew that I could have done it! Who ever said ya can't teach an old dog ... ...... When the left wheel bearing goes,I'll do the next one Thank You !!!!!
East Coast here. To get the hub out I used a torch, a 36” pry bar, hammer, PB blaster penetrant and time. About 40mins
I don’t envy those of you on the east coast or the Midwest. We have corrosion issues in coastal Alaska, but nothing like the “chemically enhanced” corrosion that you have! Glad you were able to get it done, though!
I have a 2011 4 wheel Silverado. This is the exact problem with mine. I can do this myself and save some money. Thanks man.
Junior Chavez yes it is a pretty straightforward job. Takes some time the first time you do one, especially if rust is an issue in your location. But definitely doable by a DIY'er. Thanks for stopping by!
Doing both sides on my truck. This video saved me a lot of money! Thank you!
What a great VID! I wish I should DIY it before my 2009 Avalanche Left hub bearing failed last Christmas . I had no choose went to the dealership due to heavy snow condition, took them 4 hours to replace with a new hub. ($1000 CAD job+parts). After I found out they use impact gun to unbolt the bolts and make a hole on my CV boot now the grease spinned everywhere on my front wheel! I injected back lots of grease through the small hole and sealed it using silicon RTV sealant. Hopefully it will work. I just done replaceing the right wheel hub bearing myself, thant for the VID again! Subscribed!
Really good job showing correct ways to replace front wheel bearing. The video saved me a bunch of money !!!!
Here it is 2024 and your video is still helping people. I'm working on my dad's 2008 Silverado which needs a front wheel hub/bearing. Thanks from Wisconsin where we have rust too. OY!
Thanks, very well paced: I could follow along and work alongside. You are very clear, and patient. Your video saved me a lot of money. I replaced the rotor while I was at it. Thanks for the tip on replacing both, but I will wait until it starts making noise.
Your video is very thorough and clear. I appreciate you. I’m going to try this project this week.
I hope your project goes smoothly and that my video covered enough to help you get the job done!
so much for asking help on this,forum. 3 days and no response to my question. I ended p replacing g both wheel hub and will try tomorrow. By the way despite what ypu they say on CZcams, the axle nut is a 35mm.not 36 mm and using 36m will damage the nut.
Excellent video. Appreciate your time in sharing these instructions. Awesome!
I really appreciate you. I'm gonna go dobit the rite way because of u. You also relieved some anxiety. Thank u
Excellent video, great camera angles.
Thanks after watching this video I believe I can pull this off you did a great job of laying it out step by step.
Thanks for video I have a 2008 4wd Tahoe that the drivers side hub is bad, this will help tremendously and save a lot of money.
Excellent video every step was shown and explained perfectly. I am not complaining because everything was done so well, but you do say "i will go ahead" unnecessarily, so many times.
Very thorough. I hope mine come apart as easy as that one did. NH salt rust is worst than welding parts together.
Thanks for the video
I'm gonna start fixing my truck !
You're very welcome. I hope you are able to get it done and save some money over taking it to a shop! Thanks for stopping by.
Good video ,excellent instructor , thanks
Hello Akjeeper
I have 2008 GMC Sierra SLE. I hear noise from front drier side.Humming noise sounds like snowbirds at 35mph and up gets louder as speed goes up. Goes away if zi make a right turn comes back in straight and left turn. I did the shake and spin test, I don't Har noise from right front perhaps slight movement if I shake it in horizontal x axis. not noticeable much. I can see any tie rod movement. On the,left side no movement in x or y axis. When ip on the ack and turning. I hear noise like rubber . I have changed the booth about a month ago.Basically took out the axle , removed outer cv. cleaned inspected and pit back with fresh grease. It was moving freely inn all direction. I don't think it's the cv but I am not sure. If this,sound is from wheel hub, CZcams guys say its from right hub not left. I bought two new wheel hub assembly, but want to make sure thus is the,problem before replacing. Your video was excellent. I don't hear noise anywhere close to the one you fixed. Please advise I you can today as I am planning to do the change tomorrow.
not sure how I would see your reply.
Thank you very much
Great explanation and fine job, thank you.
Mine was stuck,needed to use an air chisel, came out like butter,sledge hammer did not budge it.
Do you live in the rust belt? I find that I have to break out the air hammer on vehicles from the Midwest and northeast. They use way more corrosive ice melt on the roads in those locations than we do in Alaska.
@@AKJeeper
Yes,Ontario,Canada.original from 2010.
Thank you, sir. Nice video. My '07 Tahoe sounds a lot better after I replaced my front hubs :)
You're welcome! Thanks for watching!
Hey was it a scraping or rubbing noise
Very well done !!!!! Thank you driving my truck and a huge diffrence !!!!!
Thanks for the great video! Very helpful!
Hope you bought a lottery ticket after taking this apart. I dont think they come apart that easily on new ones.
I’ve lost count of how many of these I’ve done in my shop. A few of them have been a major pain in the butt due to corrosion (vehicles that originally came from the Midwest or northeast). But generally these come apart without too much fuss.
Great video! Thank you
That little rotor screw is only there for assembly line purposes. Only struggle with those one time
Can we give a shout out to this video? Nicely done. AND… how nice is it to have a cordless impact? Done in 10 seconds vs 5 minutes the poor man’s way.
As I’ve gotten older, I’ve gotten more appreciative of power tools. I did these jobs without power tools when I first started out!
Damn so thankful for this video
I'm glad you liked it! Thanks for the nice comment!
Excellent !! Great DIY video.
Merry Christmas.
Thanks for the positive feedback. Merry Christmas to you as well!
thanks for the torque value it's appreciate
Thanks u was very helpful
Awesome video man! Thank you!
Thank you for videoing this.
You're very welcome! Hope it helps you get the job done!
Great video, Thanks a lot.
That’s the problem with lending our tools lol they never return it until you say something haha
Less worried about the chrome impact socket then the lack of jackstands.
There’s definitely jack stands under the frame, just outside of view of the camera. I never work on a vehicle without having a secondary safety.
Great work, thank you
humming noise from driverside at speeds higher than25mph and sounds like snow tire.I don't have snow tires just all season and had them rotate and balance 2 days ago. I don't see any tiered movement or ball joint movement.
Good video man. Thanks for all the help. 👍🏼
You're very welcome! Glad the video could help you out!
Thanks for a well done video!
Thanks for stopping by and leaving a positive comment. Much appreciated!
nice video very helpful . Thank you for posting.
You're welcome. Thanks for your feedback!
Do you have a video for replacing 2008 Silverado 1500 cv axle? I will be replacing both the wheel bearing and cv axle at the same time. Excellent job on the wheel bearing replacement video!
I don't currently have a video on replacing the CV axle shafts on these trucks. I'll try and film a video the next time I have one of these trucks in for that. Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment!
Great video! Parts are coming in today as I plan to do this myself on my 08' Vortec Max 1500. Thanks to your video, I believe I can do this! :)
I'm just wondering how it's running for you as I have a 08 vortex max
This just happened to me to dad but as the cold it's not being friendly maybe to mean jumps just wondering if I can get your opinion thank you for your kindness and time
It has got me home from anywhere and everywhere and I love it just if you know anything I can clean up before it's going to happen I thank you
I'm getting a lot of problems this spring and I would like you if you could send something out this way thank you kindly
Bro do You have to do alignment after this job?? And do You recomend to check something also while we have all that apart?? Tanks bro scuz My inglish
thank you very much for your help.
You're very welcome. Thanks for taking the time to post!
Good job 👍
My 2012 silverado just had two back to back failures and im seeing that the hub nut wants to keep coming loose. I torqued everything to spec aswell. Any idea?
Thank you for this video, you saved me like 600 bucks!
You're very welcome. These generally aren't too hard of a hard job for a DIY'er, unless you live in a salty/rusty type of environment. Feels good to do your own work and save money, right?
Specifically for the spindle, I hear some say not to use never seize and only use bearing grease. Can you tell me which is correct and why? I need to due this on my truck this weekend. Thanks for great detailed video!
Nice one so afrer any brake repair where calipers were pushed back in you pump the brake with the veichle off rite
tontaiameriki Yes. As a matter of good practice, anytime you touch calipers regardless if you fully compress the piston(s) or not - pump up the brake pedal. You can do it vehicle running or not.
I am in Alaska also ANCHORAGE where are you located at or do you have a shop?
Thanks bud!
Is that upper control arm cracked? Great video! Thanks
CODY MORRIS Nope. Just typical rust causing the factory powder coating to flake off. Vehicles get super rusty in coastal Alaska. Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment!
Is it possible that this problem could make my abs and traction control lights come on
Yes, worn out wheel bearings on these vehicles could cause ABS wheel speed sensor problems which would set codes and illuminate the ABS/traction control lights. The truck in this video had random occurrences of the ABS light illuminating which were solved once new wheel bearing assemblies were installed. Always do a visual inspection and try to get the codes read before throwing parts at your vehicle, though.
If it does te turn smoothly what could the problem be?
So hopefully someone can help me out! I can't get the 3 bolts off that are in the back of the assembly to save my life. i'm having a hard time fitting my tool(s) due to the lower control arm being in the way! someone please tell me what tools they are using for those bolts
If they are rusted bad apply some heat with a torch to the bolt
Do you recommend doing both sides and breaks at the same time
On my own personal vehicle, I try to change these out in pairs. I’ll also check the brakes and if they are close to being worn, I’ll do them at this time as well. I don’t like working on my own car, so if I can tackle several jobs all in one, I’ll do that so the intervals between repairs is extended as much as possible.
How can you tell when they're going out
They typically start making noise that gets progressively worse as they wear out more. You can also spin the wheel by hand and listen for any noises, and check the bearing for play by shaking the tire/wheel at the 12 o'clock and 6 o'clock position. The first two minutes of the video show the noise emitted by this truck's bearing, and I also show how I tested the bearings for play.
Hey man I had a question.. i have the Same truck with a 6 inch lift.. and like 3 months ago it started to shake really bad while going 60mph
So I thought it was the tires
So I bought new 33 inch tires for a 20x12 wheel
And I have a 2 inch spacer all around as well
Well anyways
After the first violent shake I had
I immediately took it to a mechanic and replaced new rotors / brake pads / brake calipers and outer tie rods
And balance tires and aligned the truck
So it almost went away
Now it only shakes at 40-45mph
But anything lower or higher it’s smooth
And I can’t figure out what’s wrong with it
The shake gets annoying since I’m always driving 40-45 mph
I can feel it in my steering wheel
And more to the left side of the truck to
...
Any ideas 💡 thanks
bowtie 5.3 I’ve come across a lot of issues with wheel spacers. Can you fit your wheels on your truck without using the spacers? If so, try that and see if the vibration goes away. What I’ve seen happen is that a perfectly balanced tire/wheel assembly doesn’t fit quite true to the hub when a wheel spacer is involved, so you’ll get a shake (sometimes violent) as a result. If the vibes continue even without the spacers, rotate tires/wheels front to back and see if the vibration moves to the rear. If it moves, then I’d suspect an issue with the wheel/tire.
Did this truck have any abs codes because of the bearing?
The truck in this video did not have ABS codes, but it is very common for ABS codes to show up when the bearings go bad. I had another truck in the shop similar to this one recently where the ABS codes were directly related to a bad set of wheel bearings.
How much torque? All of it
Why were you calling the bearing surface of a steering knuckle
If you don’t have an impact, just have someone step on the brakes instead of putting wheel back on.
Did. Anyone knows how much will cost to do this. Job. .
would this be the same process for a 4-wheel drive 2008 tahoe?
Yes. Same process on the Tahoes/Suburbans. :)
Does the SI specifies the usage of loctite? If not you just over tighten the blots due to unintentional lubrication provided by the thread locker. remember that Torque is working because there's friction no friction goodbye torque ;)
Airman The service manual specifies use of locktite in the event the original nut is reused. It is a crimp style locknut, only effective on original installation. This isn’t a critical component like an aluminum cylinder head, so the slight increase in torque reading due to the locktite is inconsequential. The important part is that it is reinstalled tight enough - I’d dare say most folks in the industry would just zip these on with their trusty impacts and ship it.
@@AKJeeper If you overtighten the axle nut you will wreck the wheel bearing. Perhaps better to stay away from impact wrench.
Kenneth Montgomery I don’t slam these on with an impact. I’ve seen a few of these bearings get wrecked by improper torque whether it’s over tightened or not tight enough. I might start the nuts with an impact but final torque is always done via torque wrench. Customer comebacks are costly!
I own a 2010 silverado z71 and have the same problem but I've noticed everyone buys the actual hub assembly with the bearing included instead of just buying the wheel bearing by itself. Is there a reason for this?
A number of years ago, the wheel bearings for these trucks were available separately. Shops and DIY'ers tended to buy the whole hub assembly as it was a little less labor intensive to replace the whole unit - you didn't have to take the assembly over to a hydraulic press and press off the old bearing and press on the new one. Additionally, the ABS wheel speed sensors tended to get wrecked if the truck was driven with sloppy wheel bearings for too long, new ABS sensors are included with the entire hub assembly. Not many people bought the bearings alone, so nowdays you just don't find them that way very often...at least for these trucks... I hope this answered your question...
@@AKJeeper Ahh I didn't think about the wheel speed sensors wearing out that makes sense. Thanks for answering my question, and for the quick response! Great video👍
Didn't see u pack any grease in the bearings. Are they pre packed an sealed. Great video very helpful. Thanks.
Many modern vehicles such as these Silverados have what are called unit bearings, or unitized bearings or wheel hub assemblies. They are a bearing assembly, packed with grease and sealed from the factory. There is no maintenance interval on these, unlike older vehicles where you would periodically remove the bearings and repack them with grease (and replace the seal). You replace these unit bearings when they show signs of wear, or are leaking grease.
Turn rotter in and out. “Get to everything “
To easy with rust free
Made in mexico 🤔⁉️
This is the result of globalization. Not necessarily a bad thing if quality standards are maintained. Sadly, I've found some poor quality OE items that were made in China, such as GM window regulators.
U didn't just replace wheel bearing u replaced whole hub kinda misleading title but still helpful
It’s not misleading for this truck.
What I'm saying is the wheel bearing and hub r one n itself. Not like the " older" trucks
Been looking for wheel bearing replacement vids and all of them seem like it’s just easier to replace the whole hub🤷🏻♂️
ya allah plz forgive me stop watching this.
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