wheel hub

[EMPIRE231]

ok mine need to be replaced, it's a 2000 gmc sierra 1500 2wd. I guess you cant just change the wheel bearings, you have to change the whole hub assembly! so... are these pretty easy to change, and what is the best price I could expect to pay?? can I order them olnline?

 

thanks guys...

[toddgotfish]

salvage yard if available = 90 to 150 bucks

aftermarket (ac delco) 250+

i found a couple on ebay before that went for less than 40 each

dealer = get ready brother 350+

try on your seach engine (performance parts) and see what comes up

 

you will have to remove the brake calliper assemb

but after that only three bolts and the ABS sensor

and i don't know if one is for both sides

or if one for the right and one for the left??

better check to make sure

[EMPIRE231]

thanks for the reply

 

is there any way to just change out the bearings without buying a whole new hub?

[AZ-Z71]

I was looking at that the other day and according to what I found over at GM Parts Direct and Parts Zone, the short answer would be no. I'll double check the manual here and get back to you.

 

Ok here is what I found:

 

Wheel Bearing/Hub Replacement - Front 4WD

Removal Procedure

 

Notice

Never place vehicle on the ground with the halfshaft removed or the halfshaft nut torqued improperly. Otherwise, bearing seals may become dislodged causing premature wear and/or damage to the hub and bearing assembly.

 

 

Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.

Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.

Remove the rotor. Refer to Brake Rotor Replacement - Front in Disc Brakes.

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

Disconnect the electrical connection for the wheel speed sensor. Refer to Wheel Speed Sensor Replacement in Anti-Lock brakes.

Disengage the front drive halfshaft assembly. Refer to Halfshaft Assembly Replacement in Front Drive Axle.

 

 

 

Remove the hub and bearing assembly mounting bolts (15 Series).

 

 

 

Remove the hub and bearing assembly mounting bolts (25 Series).

Remove the hub and bearing assembly.

Remove the O-ring seal from the steering knuckle bore (25 Series).

Clean and inspect the O-ring seal (25 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.

Install the O-ring to the steering knuckle (25 Series).

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

Install the hub and bearing assembly.

 

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 hub and bearing assembly mounting bolts (15 Series). Install the hub and bearing assembly mounting bolts (25 Series). Tighten

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

 

 

 

 

 

Disengage the front drive halfshaft assembly. Refer to Halfshaft Assembly Replacement in Front Drive Axle.

Connect the electrical connection for the wheel speed sensor. Refer to Wheel Speed Sensor Replacement in Anti-Lock brakes.

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

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

 

Install the rotor. Refer to Brake Rotor Replacement - Front in Disc Brakes.

Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.

Remove the safety stands.

Lower the vehicle .

 

They make no mention of them being seperate. So I'm going to say it is an assembly.

[EMPIRE231]

thanks for the research, I really appreciate it.

 

I called the dealesrship and they want $262.50 each

 

My friend(works at a lift shop) can get them for $250.00 each

 

ebay: found nothing

 

...and I dont really want to get them from a junk yard, because those might be shot, or soon to be and I wouldn't be able to tell?? looks like its time to spend $500...

[sjspor]

So Empire, How did you know your wheel bearings are shot?? Just would like to know so I can a new issue to worry about.

 

I have an 01 with 2WD ext. cab with 46K...

[EMPIRE231]

when slowing down or coming to a stop, it would sound like a grinding/rolling noise coming from my front end. I had everything checked when I got my alligment done and they noticed that they were coming apart.

 

you probably wont have any problems any time soon, mine went out quick due to the heavy 36" tires I have on it, and a couple rough offroading sessions

[RyanbabZ71]

you could possibly redo it yourself IF you had your own machine shop and the housing wasnt damaged.

[EMPIRE231]

what kinda work would need to be done? pressed in I assume? I could take it to a machine shop and have them do it.....

 

when i call some parts stores, they say that they sell the individual bearings for my truck for like 50 bucks for both sides! if a mchine shop charges me 100 bucks or so to fix them, I would still be saving myself 350 bucks..