Changing a front wheel hub 2004 Silverado 1500 4X4

[filear]

the axle nut is 35mm or 1-7/16 or even 1-1/2 socket will work

[Gasser4x4]

I swear man these chevys and gmcs have been very unreliable for me. Samething for me i have to replace the 2 front hubs on my gmc 2500 at 72k

[memorycdrew]

Just in case anybody references this video, the better way to remove the unit bearing is put a socket on the backside of bolts(after you've broken them loose) and wack them with a hammer. Do them evenly so the unit bearing comes out evenly. Way easier than trying to separate the two castings.

[richrd0001]

Well done.  Thanks for sharing your expertise.

[BoBSaget6443]

i have a 97 sierra and had to replace mine i paid 144 at o'rileys way cheaper and better. it only took me 10 minutes to do mine

[midlantic1]

@BoBSaget6443 10 minutes to replace a front wheel bearing??

[bowhuntner1]

if you would have checked on e-bay for your bearings you would have found that you can get both sides in a set for 94 dollers and free shipping, takes only 4 days to get from Detriot bearing, and they were the same brand you payed 145 each for.

[OfficerSquarenuts]

Thanks.. This was very helpful..I changed both on my 2006 Sierra 4x4.. It only has 43,000 miles. This shouldnt be happening.. but is.. The passenger side still has a little play in it.. everything is tight. I will assume a bad part from Oreilly and keep an eye on it. BTW, mine came off pretty easily.. A hammer and a screwdriver, then a prybar back and forth.. I was lucky, I guess. I too have some tempering on the axle spline, but all teeth seem fine. Thanks again.

[midlantic1]

@OfficerSquarenuts A lot depends on the climate you live in. If you get tons of snow like up in the New England area then the bearings are a bear to get out because of the heavy use of road salt. These bearings should last almost forever unless you do a lot of 4x4 work, otherwise the bearing is over engineered. Losing the bearing at 43K sucks though. Sounds like you migh still be under the power train warranty with mileage. But as usual if it fails it will right past the warranty

[binnsh]

Just did this on a 2WD salt belt Astro, I could smell the hot bearing while driving! The chisel didn't do it by itself, it was really stuck. I knocked out a wheel stud, and used a large bolt and nut in the hole to push the hub off the upright along with a chisel.

[mustange550]

Interesting only 70K miles and its a GM My parents Cadilac has 70K miles on it and their rear hub bearing is bad. On those you have to replace the whole assembly which we are doing right now, dam thing is stuck on their so like the guy said time to get the torches. Oh BTW my car has a 120K miles on it and no bearing problems yet... Still has original clutch too :) thought I would put that in since it was my first stick Car!

[jonnytahoe95]

Its a 36mm and for ten bucks just buy it you can use it for the other side and all your friends trucks once they find out you know how to fix these.

[jonnytahoe95]

Make sure you run the ABS wire through the cooling fin if you dont throw it in the trash like I was ready to do. It is easy to overlook this and you will NOT be able to get it through the hole without damaging the wire without un-bolting it.

[jonnytahoe95]

Some clown on here says he can get these for 60.00 buck each. I think he got the last two that Walmart had in stock!! Pay attention son: Most auto stores have a standard duty one for around 130.00 and a heavier duty one for about 200.00. Or if you have cash falling out your a#$ you can go to the local GM dealer and pay around 400.00 for a factory replacement. The GM ones will last longer but, will they last four times longer?? I doubt it.

[jonnytahoe95]

Your the Bearing Replacement KING!! Look at how many views you have so far. Most guys on here are a bunch of Hacks, you seem to know what your talking about and everyone seems to think the same by the positive responses your getting. If I posted a vidio of me replacing one of these they would nave to bleep out every other word, these are a bear to replace with no hoist and a foot off the ground.

[jonnytahoe95]

You can wack the hub with a sledge hammer and they come right off. I spent an hour myself then called my neighbor who is a GM machanic and he gave me the sledge hammer tip. I also called GM for a good laugh and ya the GM hubs are a little better but not over 400.00 Better!!

[boriloco76]

lol i get those for 58 bucks each ... got the pair and cost me 89.95 free ship !!! if you need more info hit me up !

[IAMDAVEAMI]

oi

i hate ABS you have to replace the whole hub for it dont you

and its like 200 dollars booo

the end

:p

[bohead01]

@Johnod33: Thanks for taking the time to post this video. I just replaced my front left wheel hub on my 04 silverado, and this video was a big help. Just a couple of things to help others out: The axle nut is 36mm. I don't think a 35mm is even available. More than likely most full sized GM trucks will use that size also. For the removal of the hub once all of the bolts are taken out, I found that using a metal chisel as John had suggested worked well. I used a smaller width chisel on the corners

[bohead01]

Ran out of space: Then once I got those corners separated, I used a wider chisel to get in the middle part of it, hitting it with a one hand sledge hammer. It came loose relatively easy when considering the amount of time and rust that had built up there. I replaced my wheel hub with a BCA brand. It is made in Korea and was about $200. The chinese junk was $120. Suggest getting the best you can as you don't want to have to deal with it again.

[miketa95]

"but what do you expect for $40,000" lol. My 06 truck is a huge piece of crap too, Silverado FTL

[fartherstill]

Thanks Guy. Nice demo and explanation. I did my driver's side today and your info helped immensely. Axle nut reqs. 36 mm socket. Used an SKF bearing bought at NAPA for $188 + tax. It was a bear to remove. Lots of penetrating oil, patience, effort and bludgening. Chiseled some serious scoring into the backing plate resulting in closing 2 of the through holes with burrs. Cleaned them out and filed as you demonstrated. All went well thereafter.

[maxamillion1011]

Hey man ...How much would  it cost for 2 wheel bearing at the dealership?

[maxamillion1011]

How much can a top of the line wheel bearing be for a chevy silverado?

[bgmke72]

size of that nut that holds the hub is a 36 mill i just replaced my fathers testerday

[dankbobby]

Say what size was that Axle nut? I need to do mine soon but can't find the size socket for that nut. Thanks!

[Johnod33]

Sorry I don't remember what size it was.

[bgmke72]

it should be a 34 or 36 mill socket for that nut

[jamesakaduke]

@dankbobby i think its 34 mm or 35 mm

[texasdude302]

@dankbobby i believe it was a 36 mm

[MCKrusty]

@dankbobby my 2001 Silverado is 35mm nut. I've also read the 1 3/8" size would work. However since most of the other bolts / nuts were metric, I'd stay with the 35mm.

[amit604]

@dankbobby it should be 35mm or 36 mm socket

[yoder2073]

@dankbobby 36mm

[arcticcatmatt]

@dankbobby I think 43mm

[bigfela69]

Most of the parts "bearing related" are or were made in Canton Ohio at there factory there. It is the best replacement bearing on the market in my opinion.

[DRNEGOLICIS]

just cuz that nut is loose dont mean the hub is bad u can get away with it being loose if u dont use your 4wheel drive that much

[SpyroTDragon]

That is rather too soon for the bearing to go out on you. I have a bad bearing that happened in 2003 and never swapped it.

But, the bearing became bad within 17 years, close to over 300k miles. See my vid on the 86 Aries. As I drive the car, you

could hear the grinding noise. I hope I could do it on my own.

[grizzlypower2001]

Hey great video, I like the comment "this truck is falling apart, what do want for $40K" I say the same thing and going down that same road. Thanks!

[GerryK61]

Hey John

Thx for the video. I have to replace my hubs on my 91 GMC 4x4 K1500. Which looks the same except for I don't have ABS.

Question! What size is the main hub bolt in the center? I have to go purchase a few deep sockets before I start. Thx for your video.

[nolanj23]

Is hub replacement necessary when replacing a bad wheel bearing? I have Camry 05 Le model

[DRNEGOLICIS]

thats a stupid question the hub and bearing are one whole pice

[eldannydemex]

thanks do u know if it is the same thing for the rear ones?

[DRNEGOLICIS]

lmao seriously are people this dumb? u have to take apart the pumpkin in the back and undo the keepers on the spindle then the axle slides out generaly the rear axle bearings last a life time

[JustICE1835]

Very informative, but i wish it would have showed the removeal from the axle shaft and install of new hub to axle shaft. Overall thank you good video!

[Johnod33]

I had to edit this video because there is a 10 minute limit on YouTube videos. The axle should slide right off the hub. You can use a wheel puller to slide it thru if it is difficult to remove. The puller screw goes on the axle and the fingers go on the hub by the studs. I hope that helped.

[mustange550]

@Johnod33 There should be no limit now a days at least, also if you do future Vids try adjusting quality.. Its not typically a time limit its Quality limit, from what I understand. Oh and very informative, there are ac ouple of points that have helped me. Thx!