To the people complaining about the title, honestly who gives a shit? On these trucks you’re going to replace the hub assembly with the bearing, otherwise you wind up hydraulically pressing the bearing into place, which is no picnic. The point is that this was a good, well informed video for anyone who has trouble with this particular repair.
I like when these videos start with "Ok now that we've removed blah blah blah..." I'm like um Hold Up. No we didn't! That's the part I came here for lol
Is it unusual for a front wheel not to want to spin freely after having installed a new wheel bearing assembly? I’m doing this on my 2006 Silverado 1500 rwd & it’s so tight after I can tighten the lug nuts all the way down with the truck still in the air.
I have a z71 Chevy Silverado 2002 for wheel drive an the axle has play in it an when u drive it u can feel it in the steerin like the Strut is lose bu it’s the axle that moves up an down I’ve changed the axle an the ball joints an control amrs do u think it could be the wheel bearin tha is bad an u think thanksgiving why the cv axle is lose jus askin wha do u think it is
Just tighten the axle nut with an impact,you can't do damage to the wheelbearing and is 100% impossible to fully torque the axle nut down.Plus you can't overtighten the axle nut with an impact.I do this all the time and no comebacks,stop when the socket quits turning.
The wheelbearing manufacturers say you can do damage to the wheelbearing when tightening the axle nut down with an impact which is a lie.The axle nut is a solid piece of steel which can't be overtightened
+wafrederick over tightening them is not so much the problem . It's under tightening them that can cause the bearings to wear out. The squeezing of the axle and the hub is what holds the Bering together.
I'm confused now I am hearing conflicting stories on weather or not to torque the axle not I tightened it with a impact until it quit turning is this what everyone does or should I go back and tighten it with a torque wrench
If youre wondering, its probably for good reason, but when it gets real bad- you wont have any doubt. Good ways to check- Temp. Drive a few miles or more and check the temp of the wheel with you hand. Compare to the wheel on the other side. Sound. Raise wheel off ground and spin. Listen for rough sound. A stethescope will help alot. Feel. Does wheel move when you wiggle it or feel rough when you spin it?
I'm sorry put this comment on your video but everybody shows the driver side no one wants to show the passenger side which is the long shaft it's a pain in the ass a short way to do it I might as well make a video because everyone shows how to take the left side out but not the right side
Torques:
Bearing axis 35mm : *184* foot pounds 5
The 3 - 15mm bearing holders: apply blue luck thread on blots then *133* fp 5:04
The 2 caliper's 18mm : *74* fp 6:25
The 5 Wheel log knots 22mm : *140* FP
To the people complaining about the title, honestly who gives a shit? On these trucks you’re going to replace the hub assembly with the bearing, otherwise you wind up hydraulically pressing the bearing into place, which is no picnic. The point is that this was a good, well informed video for anyone who has trouble with this particular repair.
Alexander Kurt Kuechler thank you well said!
Like my math teacher used to say, show your work please.
EXACTLY!
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I like when these videos start with "Ok now that we've removed blah blah blah..."
I'm like um Hold Up. No we didn't! That's the part I came here for lol
@@scottskinner577 yes
Good video and tips. Looks like you are an experienced mechanic.
InHocSigno thank you. Did everything go smooth for you?
@@HowtoAutomotive - About to order the parts. But the job looks do-able.
@@HowtoAutomotive yes
THANK YOU BRIAN, WONDERFUL INFORMATION
muchas gracias, excelente video.
Great video thank you sir!
Thank you!
Is it unusual for a front wheel not to want to spin freely after having installed a new wheel bearing assembly? I’m doing this on my 2006 Silverado 1500 rwd & it’s so tight after I can tighten the lug nuts all the way down with the truck still in the air.
I have a z71 Chevy Silverado 2002 for wheel drive an the axle has play in it an when u drive it u can feel it in the steerin like the Strut is lose bu it’s the axle that moves up an down I’ve changed the axle an the ball joints an control amrs do u think it could be the wheel bearin tha is bad an u think thanksgiving why the cv axle is lose jus askin wha do u think it is
Just tighten the axle nut with an impact,you can't do damage to the wheelbearing and is 100% impossible to fully torque the axle nut down.Plus you can't overtighten the axle nut with an impact.I do this all the time and no comebacks,stop when the socket quits turning.
In most cases that's how I would do it. but you got to keep the lawyers happy. Lol thank you for watching!!
The wheelbearing manufacturers say you can do damage to the wheelbearing when tightening the axle nut down with an impact which is a lie.The axle nut is a solid piece of steel which can't be overtightened
+wafrederick over tightening them is not so much the problem . It's under tightening them that can cause the bearings to wear out. The squeezing of the axle and the hub is what holds the Bering together.
I'm confused now I am hearing conflicting stories on weather or not to torque the axle not I tightened it with a impact until it quit turning is this what everyone does or should I go back and tighten it with a torque wrench
appreciate the video!!
Great video. Excellent work and detail.
What wheel bearings should I use. I've seen Detroit axle, moog, timken
I’ve had good luck with the Timken. and I put links for them in the description of the video. You just have to hit the drop-down arrow.
Since it's a Z-71 couldn't you just put the truck in 4-Hi to lock the front axle in place?
Yes, I actually just did that
wow, my first time hearing this
Are they universal? Mine does not have 4 wheel drive and I am worried about the dust cover.
How much does this run for both wheels
thank u
Thank you for watching!
What brand did you use
How can i find out when my wheel hubs are bad??
If youre wondering, its probably for good reason, but when it gets real bad- you wont have any doubt.
Good ways to check-
Temp. Drive a few miles or more and check the temp of the wheel with you hand. Compare to the wheel on the other side.
Sound. Raise wheel off ground and spin. Listen for rough sound. A stethescope will help alot.
Feel. Does wheel move when you wiggle it or feel rough when you spin it?
Great!!
Size on the axle nut?
32
Mm
Do you use thread locker on the axl nut?
No need as the torque spec is 250 foot pounds
i have a 2001 1500 with no axle, this video is right, by the title
I believe this is a z71 4x4
what size in the axle nut ????
35 mm
You sure about the 133 ft lbs on the 15mm bolts
Should be 75 lol
Everybody had different ratings on torque specs ? I have a 2003 Chevy silverado 4x4
According to AllData the Caliper bracket is 80ft lbs, hub mounting bolts are 133 ft lbs and the axle nut is 177ft lbs. For a 2003 1500 4x4
After changing a front wheel bearing on my 2006 silverado the abs light came on . What can I do next to take off light?
Clear the code 😂
Nice vid but I seem to pound on them till my hammers gives out. Always good to have a backup hammer. LOL
I'm sorry put this comment on your video but everybody shows the driver side no one wants to show the passenger side which is the long shaft it's a pain in the ass a short way to do it I might as well make a video because everyone shows how to take the left side out but not the right side
You didn't even bother to tell me what size the Axle nut was. No big deal tho
36 mm or 1” 7/16
Other comments say 35mm
You should’ve showed the whole thing and not left any parts out
How much is the front wheel bearing cost
Any where from 50-150 depending on what brand you go with
Mine didn't have an axel nut.
very well made video, but this isnt a wheel bearing replacement, this is a hub replacement
isn`t right by title
Your title to this video is WRONG, you changing the wheel hub, that includes the new bearing in it.
Great advice.... cause everyone has a lift in their garage right?!??! 🤬
you can do it just fine with a jack and jack stands