Diy Bearing Job

[Spurrooty]

Hi guys I am the proud owner of a 03, 2500Hd Chevy Silverado 6.0L 4x4. My passenger side hub bearing needs to be replaced. I am ready to tackle this job but need to know the torque specs for the axle nut. Any help would be greatly appreciated. BTW does anyone know the approximate cost of a transmission filter.

[MS3DALE]

177 lb. ft.,and they want you to use a new nut

Transmission filter for the 4L80-E (GM#24210956) runs around $50 bucks at the dealer.

 

Heres some info on the hub change....

 

2003 Chevrolet Chevy K Silverado - 4WD | Sierra, Silverado (VIN C/K) Service Manual | Document ID: 875921

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Front Wheel Hub, Bearing, and Seal Replacement (4WD)

Tools Required

J 45859 Axle Remover

 

Removal Procedure

Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .

Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .

Remove the rotor. Refer to Front Brake Rotor Replacement .

 

Remove the wheel speed sensor and brake hose mounting bracket bolt from the steering knuckle.

 

Remove the wheel drive shaft nut retaining cover.

 

*Important: Do not reuse the nut. A new nut must be used when installing the wheel drive shaft.*

 

Remove the wheel driveshaft assembly retaining nut and washer from the wheel driveshaft.

 

Notice: Wheel drive shaft boots, seals and clamps should be protected from sharp objects any time service is performed on or near the wheel drive shaft(s). Damage to the boot(s), the seal(s) or the clamp(s) may cause lubricant to leak from the joint and lead to increased noise and possible failure of the wheel drive shaft.

 

Wrap shop towels around the inner and outer wheel drive shaft boots.

Remove the wheel hub and bearing mounting bolts, 25/35 series.

Remove the wheel hub and bearing and splash shield from the vehicle.

Remove the O-ring seal from the steering knuckle bore, 25/35 series.

Remove the wheel speed sensor mounting bolt.

Clean and inspect the O-ring seal, 25/35 series.

Replace the seal if the following conditions exist:

• Nicks

 

• Cuts

 

• Dry or brittle

 

• Compression set

 

Installation Procedure

Clean all corrosion or contaminates from the steering knuckle bore and the hub and bearing assembly.

Lubricate the steering knuckle bore with wheel bearing grease or the equivalent.

 

Install the O-ring to the steering knuckle, the 25/35 series.

Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

 

Install the wheel speed sensor mounting bolt to the wheel hub and bearing.

 

Tighten the sensor mounting bolt to 18 N·m (13 lb ft).

 

Install the wheel hub and bearing and splash shield to the vehicle, 25/35 series.

 

Install the wheel hub and bearing mounting bolts, 25/35 series.

 

Tighten the wheel hub to knuckle bolts to 180 N·m (133 lb ft).

 

Install the nut and washer retaining the wheel drive shaft assembly to the wheel hub and bearing.

 

Tighten the nut to 240 N·m (177 lb ft).

 

Install the wheel speed sensor and brake hose mounting bracket bolt to the steering knuckle.

 

Tighten the brake hose clip bolt to 12 N·m (106 lb in).

 

Install the rotor. Refer to Front Brake Rotor Replacement .

Install the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .

Lower the vehicle .

[Spurrooty]

Thanks Rich you are the man!! I'm bed ridden today with a strained neck can't move by any chance and I'm sure you do what size is the axle nut

[RJG183SA]

177 lb. ft.,and they want you to use a new nut

Transmission filter for the 4L80-E (GM#24210956) runs around $50 bucks at the dealer.

 

NAPA #1-5918 (Wix) $23.99.

[cat-alac]

Do front bearings tend to have a service life to them? I.e. 60-80-100,000 miles?

[bersh]

Very good info with pics over at Dieselplace.

 

http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/showthread.php?t=71798

[Spurrooty]

Thanks guy for all the help. I did the repair on sunday and my truck is running like a charm. it has just over 104 000 km on it and I have had to replace both bearings. The first one went in spring 2008 I'm guessing I had about 93 000 km on my truck then. The only other part I have had to replace is my start which start which died in August.