2007 - 2014 GM 4WD Front Wheel Hub & ABS Sensor Replacement (Chevrolet Avalanche Suburban Tahoe)

In this repair video we will go over how to identify symptoms relating to a defective front wheel bearing hub assembly. These can include noise / loud sounds, physical movement testing, and diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs).
The truck illustrated is a 2013 Chevrolet Avalanche LT Z71 Black Diamond Edition with 4WD, but the part number, procedure and tools shown in this video would be applicable for any GMT900 style 2007 thru 2014 4WD Cadillac Escalade, Chevrolet Avalanche, Chevrolet Suburban, Chevrolet Tahoe, GMC Yukon, or GMC Yukon XL.
The eBay and Amazon search links below are paid links, for which I may be compensated and earn a commission, if you choose to buy the parts and tools shown in this video thru them:
We didn't get a chance to show it in this video, but my go-to wheel hub removal tool would be the Astro Tools 78834: ebay.us/4OGWcj or amzn.to/3qoJfEX
GM 84856654 front wheel hub bearing assembly (w/ABS sensor) (supersedes GM 84356643) : ebay.us/RfTRWk or amzn.to/44UBKEU
GM 1051344 / ACDelco 10-4042 chassis grease: ebay.us/kr5BPI or amzn.to/3DKhKZu
GM 19369733 (supersedes GM 12345493) / ACDelco 10-2029 threadlocker high strength red: ebay.us/UBZp0O or amzn.to/3Yk8Uvb
GM 15522089 axle shaft washer: ebay.us/HLfAjU or amzn.to/3OqKJq6
GM 11609826 axle shaft nut: ebay.us/5ir8EY or amzn.to/3OLvfhK
To find a Tech2 scan tool: ebay.us/kKfjCo
Fluid film 11.75oz spray: ebay.us/SWJPP1 or amzn.to/43YVbuX
GM factory service manual: ebay.us/osR5vO
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Chapters:
0:00 - Problem overview
0:30 - Reading the Diagnostic Trouble Code
1:20 - Acoustic characteristics of a wheel hub failure
1:39 - Lateral movement test of the wheel hub
2:08 - Removing the wheel lug nuts and axle nut
3:06 - Removing the caliper bracket and rotor
6:37 - Removing the defective wheel hub assembly
10:00 - Removing the ABS speed sensor
14:05 - Installing the new wheel hub
17:36 - Service manual overview
23:39 - Reinstalling the rotor and ABS sensor harness
28:00 - Reinstalling the caliper bracket
31:28 - Installing a new axle nut and washer
34:32 - Clearing the DTC(s)
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