Wheel Hub Bearing Assembly

[David03hd]

OK my 2000 GMC Sierra half ton with 120000 has finally had a break down. I have absolutely loved this truck, up till now it has never broke on me so by no means am I mad but I have never changed the Wheel Hub Bearing Assembly. The front right is shot and need to be replaced. I have the part but before I get into it I wanted to ask someone with some experiance what if any special tools I will need to do this. The assemblt looks pretty straight forward but everyone knows what they say about assuming.

 

Any help would be great, Thank You

 

David

[2000DV4.8]

As long as it isn't rusted into the knuckle, it is a very straightforward process. Remove the wheel, remove the caliper, remove the hub cover, take the nut off of the CV axle (if it's a 4wd) that holds it into the hub, unbolt the 3 bolts on the hub assembly, unplug the ABS sensor, pull the hub out. The "pull the hub out" part is what gave me trouble, since like everything else on my truck, it was rusted to hell.

 

The only tool I needed to buy was a 36mm socket to take the nut off the CV axle.

[grampadirt]

Dan described it pretty well,I've replaced both ABS sensors and later both rotors and although a little time consuming can easily be done in your driveway.Air tools are a big plus when doing this work.I use mine alot.

[David03hd]

Sounds easy enough. the 36mm is something that I dont have so that was especially good to know. Thanks alot for the response.

[David03hd]

OK, job accomplished. The basic job of changing a bearing assembly is very easy. Its just that damn michigan rust that is a pain. Really had to heat it up and use a very big hammer to separate the two peices.

 

I just wanted to post this incase someone else needed to do this job as well.

 

Once again thank you for the help.

 

David

[2000DV4.8]

OK, job accomplished. The basic job of changing a bearing assembly is very easy. Its just that damn michigan rust that is a pain. Really had to heat it up and use a very big hammer to separate the two peices.

 

I just wanted to post this incase someone else needed to do this job as well.

 

Once again thank you for the help.

 

David

 

Glad it worked for ya.

[toyholic]

Hello all, new here.

Mine's gone bad also, heading down this road soon.

However I'm considering rebuilding the hub by replacing the bearings to save a few hundred bucks.

I know it's gonna be a little more work, but hoping not too much cursing happens as we've got a huge press available.

 

Anyone tried this already & how did it go?

Will the anti-lock sensor be a problem for me?