Replacing Front Wheel Bearing Impala,Grand Prix (part 2 of 2

[DragonettiDean]

Rich,

This video was very helpful. I really dislike working on my cars but don't have a choice right now. This video helped boost my confidence level. Thanks.

[richpin06a]

@DragonettiDean Giving you and everyone else confidence to do a certain job is what i try to accomplish.

[linc2356]

great video very very informative 

[brakedd]

hey Rich, what type of grease did you coat the knuckle and splines with? I live in the rust belt and figure it would be a good idea during reassembly.

[richpin06a]

@brakedd I use a multipurpose grease.

[DemEazy]

this guy sounds like Ray Romano

[drkyle22]

Thanks so much for this video tutorial. You saved me a serious headache and a serious chunk of change. If you're ever in Orlando, FL drop me a line. I'd be glad to buy you a beer!

[cbr900rr919]

all cars should come with these types of wheel hub/bearings. would make life so much easier than the pressed in bearing type hubs.

[AverageJoeHD]

Great video. Like that you showed how handle a situation where the hub is seized to the knuckle. I've got the same problem! Thanks for the advice! Cheers!

[Toolie35]

" barren" ??

[RichardNash100]

Nice clear video. Have you ever done a front bearing where the bearing is separately supplied to the hub, where you need to press the bearing in and out of a carrier assembly with a press?My car does not have an all in one type bearing and hub like this, just wondered if you could give any tips on doing a press in/press out bearing with hub carrier and hub? thanks bst rgds

[richpin06a]

@RichardNash100 Yes i have done lots of those kind of wheel bearing.I would do a video for you but the junk man came two weeks ago and cleaned up all the front end stuff we had laying around.

[Anoroc1221]

@richpin06a have to agree great clear easy to understand video, quick question to if you dont mind, might sound dumb but do you replace the rear bearings the same way? i have the same car and i need to do it. Thanks alot and again great vid keep making them!

[richpin06a]

@Anoroc1221 Yes same way four bolts hold the hub bearing on.

[reuben313]

@RichardNash100 i've changed my front wheel bearing on my 98 buick regal, worked great! thank you richpin06a, but the seal was not difficult to come off though for mine.

[slowcivichere]

You forgot to put the brake shield back on!!

[isisvibes]

Thank you very much for this EXCELLENT video!

[candleburning]

Minor question. I've seen some videos where they remove the guts and

re-grease the bearing. Is the entire unit referred to as the wheel hub which

contains the bearing? Is it possible to just grease the bearing? Or is it

preferred to replace the entire hub?

[richpin06a]

@candleburning The wheel bearing & hub is a signal sealed unit which can not be taken apart and greased.

[FourStrokeProduction]

how much does a new bearing cost usually?

[richpin06a]

@FourStrokeProduction Most that i have worked on were $70.-$100.

[FourStrokeProduction]

@FourStrokeProduction thanks, I am going to have to replace this on a project 1976 bmw my buddy and I picked up for 500$

Thanks, and great vid

[neilbalanay]

dont you have to torque it down,sir?

[BrabhamBT49]

I just got done replacing the front wheel bearing in my Pacifica. Thank you for the great video !!!

[richpin06a]

@BrabhamBT49 i am glad you got it done

[BrabhamBT49]

How about Chrysler Pacifica? Is it similar to this video? My mechanic wants to charge me $350.00 to change the front wheel bearing ! is it fair?

[richpin06a]

@BrabhamBT49 Yes it is a boltable type like this one $100.00 for the bearing $250.00 for labor......?

[BrabhamBT49]

@richpin06a how much would be a fair price?

[richpin06a]

@BrabhamBT49 I do not have a book to know what they quote for the time on this job and i have not done one to give you first hand knowledge.

[BrabhamBT49]

@richpin06a how long does it take you to do it?

[richpin06a]

@BrabhamBT49 On this car it took me about 3-4 hours 

[BrabhamBT49]

@richpin06a Here in Florida the cost/Hr is about $70.00-$80.00/Hr. If my mechanic charges me $350.00 its sounds right .

[91jayy]

hey do you have to take off the knuckle or it isnt necessary also if i want to just change the wheel bearing and not the whole hub i have to get them pressed correct ?

[richpin06a]

@91jayy You do not have to take off the knuckle on this car to replace the wheel bearing.

[reddog9401]

great video rich, awesome gret detail

[hockeystx18]

i have a 1999 Hyundai tiburon and my wheel bearing just went on my passanger side will it be similar to this anyone know?

[richpin06a]

@hockeystx18 Totally different the bearing is pressed in.

[mrrobertgmiller]

would this be similar to a 95 sedan deville?

[richpin06a]

@mrrobertgmiller Very similar.

[mrrobertgmiller]

@richpin06a thanks!! now i know what im gettin into.

[TheBullfrog94]

great video!! Thanks for doing this so the rest of us can see it!  I appreciate your help!

[richpin06a]

@TheBullfrog94 Glad you liked it

[erniboy123]

great video, you explained very well, it helped me a lot!

I saved a lot by doing it myself!

[richpin06a]

@erniboy123 I am glad i could have helped.

[Raythizzel]

this video helped me alot,thanx

[shaffwan07ct]

Hey Rich! I been watching all your videos for the last few years now (i watched you work on that saturn so long that I wanted to buy one!)

anyways, did this car have ABS? or did I miss the part where you plugged it in?

[richpin06a]

@shaffwan07ct No this impala did not have ABS

[xXKilleRKinGXx]

ohh man, i remember when i was in my suspension class taking out that axle nut was bitch....

[MrRichmonder]

Respect!!!

Well done sir. I liked mostly the way you explain it to the people who have never done this kind of stuff before (like myself). You made it look quite simple and I thank you for that.

[MrStarscream88]

the fuck is a baron?!?!?!

[SpyroTDragon]

I sure like to do that on my own. My 86 Aries has a noisy bearing on the front left.

I'm afraid to do it. But looking at that, maybe I can do it. Save me big money in labor.

Look at my video. When I drive it, the defect bearing "grinding" noise is heard.

1986 dodge Aries.

[tankbeans1]

Hello. I'm a noob when it comes to doing auto maintenance and I just watched your video. I think this should be easier than the written directions that I've found other places make it sound. It helps that I just ordered a repair manual for my car. This will be the first project I try with help.

Thank you for the great video. It helps that you don't assume everybody knows exactly what you're talking about and explain even the "stupid" parts.

[mostlyrightous]

Very impressive video. Thats how its done folks. No cussing required! I like the way you intelligently use the tools, 6 pt socket on a breaker bar to get things broke loose then use the air tools. Run into some resistance, reverse direction and work the bolt out back and forth. Get in a hurry and try to use brute force and you get to experience the wonderful world of broken bolt extraction! Those air chisels are great and I like the way you grease the mating surfaces to keep things from seizing.

[ironman1438]

What is the difference between these torx? one set is T-10 thru T-30 and the other is 6108 thru 6112. they both look the same i have a '90 oldsmobile and theres fasteners that are torx head.

[ahmer9800]

sir, i cannot thank you enough for the video.

I recently bought a used g35 coupe, and the front bearings just went out and a local mechanic said it is a $500 job. I am a college student and cant afford that, so i am willing to try it myself.

I dont understand the end of the video when you torque the nut, i heard somewhere that every car has it's specific torque setting for the nut..

how do you figure that out?

[richpin06a]

@ahmer9800 I get the the torque i want by adjusting the air gun and air pressure.You can use a regular toque wrench on that nut, the torque specification on the driveaxle hub nut is 159 ft-lbs

[spcsistylez]

Great video man. I learned a lot from your videos. Digging the accent, adds a touch to the tutorial lmao. Now I'm off to replace mine!

[trenchfoe]

Hello Rich,

Its CAR, not CAW and its bearing, not baron! Just kidding! I really like this video because you removed the seal. I saw another video where the knucklehead deliberately left the old one in. Also, the soft rock music in the background is a nice touch. Keep up the great work!

[richpin06a]

@trenchfoe My pronunciation is correct the rest of the world is wrong......LOL 

[testbooster]

You made on the BEST car repair videos on youtube. don't take this the wrong way but I hope your car breaks more often so you can make more videos...GOOD JOB

[IRSFRAUDEXPOSED]

did i miss something or did you forget to put the seal back in ?

[richpin06a]

@IRSFRAUDEXPOSED The seal is part of the new bearing.

[IRSFRAUDEXPOSED]

@richpin06a oh i see it separates becuz its bad , if i have a bad hub and hear a grinding when i hit the peddle fairly hard but NOT the reast of the time nor when i go backwards , am i hearing something else ? i dont feel anything when i rotate the wheel

[juggalo309]

got my bearin/hub assembly off ebay for $72 shipped and with this video i can get this done myself. thanks for saving me $500.

[richpin06a]

@juggalo309 Sounds great glad i could be of help don't forget to click on the ads on my videos i make a few cents when you do.

[cmichael442]

Im changing the bearing on a 2000 impala, a blue impala. perfect video!! great quality and instruction.

[cmichael442]

15.put bearing in Check orientation. screw it in with fingers. To tight 52lbs torque is needed.

16. put AXLE nut in. Torque needed ?

17. Brake greese to put around bearing.

18.Put 1 nut to hold Roter while you Place and install the caliper.

19. put tire back on.

20. pump brakes..

21. Take of jack.

[cmichael442]

9.Remove wheel bearing. 13mm x3. 6 point socket tool. (may need puller).

Use a hammer to tap to get out if 2 hard to remove, use chisel to loosen.

(PAY attention to orientation of the shield and all parts).

10.Clean steering knuckle and shaft for new part. make sure the whole seal came out.

11.Put grease on the steering knuckle and shaft.

12. Put bolts 3x 13mm in.

13.Put shield on Check orientation.

14.Put some adhiseve (locktight) cream on the bolts. (blue)

[cmichael442]

1. Remove wheel cap.

2. Loosen axel nut. 36mm

3. Loosen the wheel nuts

4. Jack up car and Secure with stands and blocks.

5. Remove nuts and tire and axel nut

6. Loosen caliper by pressing on the piston.

7.Remove caliper & mounting bracket. & secure with strap. 15mm x2screws

8. Remove rotter.

[will79601]

ps dont forget to answer the phone

[will79601]

i guess i got lucky my seal came out with the hub bearing assembly

[TripleHomicide]

Great video man. I learned a lot. Thanks.

[trunk516]

Well done video...which is refreshing here on you tube..

[bayliner2568]

Very well done, clear video, thank you for your time and excellent work.

Just what I was looking for.

[kenjackson1977]

Good job bub. Thanks for the video.

[chriswheeler2]

Well done sir I feel confident enough to work on my own Grand Prix Hub bearing I thought it was going to be difficult to do. Thank you very much for the video post you were very detailed

[DOLRED]

Thanks for the professional presentation. I will consider doing one on a Taurus and it's nice to know the job in advance.

[trailertrash20010]

didnt you forget the bracket for the abs sensor?

[richpin06a]

@trailertrash20010 This one did not have ABS

[peggenberger]

Thank You! Great job on the video. I'm thinking about doing mine, and it's helpful to know what the job takes.

Thanks also for mentioning about $ you get when we click on Ad's. I didn't know about that. Hope it pays you a ton!

[wafrederick]

I tighten the axle nut completely with an impact,stop when the socket stops turning and never seen a bearing failure yet.What the bearing makers is full of BS,say you can do damage to the wheel bearing when tightening the axle nut with an impact

[richpin06a]

@wafrederick I have done it this way also and never had a bearing failure.

[Skandalos]

Is it a good idea to tighten the axle nut with an impact?

[richpin06a]

@Skandalos I drawed the axle in with the impact then torqued the nut before i was finished.

[lucky6176]

Fantastic video! Thanks, I'm replacing mine on Sunday

[westendpimp2003]

Great vid. I'm subscribing to this channel.

Also it seems like your radio plays nothing but good songs lol :)

[xXSinAreNoSinXx52]

great video now I can change my bearing on the rightside.. thanks!!!

[byzantine717]

excellent video dude!!!  a real pro

[MrHvm1985]

Good video richpin ....hope the hub and axles don't fall off because you didn't torque them to specs..LOL..

[2GDSMTSIAWD]

im sorry but i was taught that you DO NOT use a impact to tighten a torque sensitive bolt/nut like the hub nut. and i suggest torquing it to correct specs.

[pflipsenta]

torque the axle nut to 180 lb/ft

[HOYS]

Awesome video very very helpful! Talking about the salt belt and stuff being seized and how to get them out is awesome. We don't all live in Florida where parts just fall off!

[agentkungeh]

good videos very educational thanks alot

[fixinggrace]

Took my 2004 Grand Am to Firestone and they wanted to replace both front wheel bearings, plus inner and outer tie rod on right side. They wanted $1300 to do the work. I took it to the dealership and all they charged me was a $100 deductible to replace an inner tie rod and bearing on the left side. Car drives fine.

[yuhcgte]

great video.. no fuss, just pure information and work.. thanks man.

[brownmebrown]

great video

[hmongu21]

Excellent video!!

[JasonAGavin]

Many thanks for taking the time to do a tutorial for us first timers: very informative. I'm going to be replacing one with the abs speed sensor built within...anything I may need to know concerning the sensor?

Thanks again for the upload and Happy Thanksgiving to you from Canada.

[jdmwc1981]

nice video... you should use a torque wrench

[bigdaddyx2009]

Thank you very nice video

[ZaphedBeebleBrox]

fuk american cars. My toyotas have no maintenance bearings all around. Fus usa industry.

[relaxitsonlyagame]

These are "no maintenance" bearings.

Toyota's wear out like every other machine.

Some can last the life of the car, and some fail due to heavy impacts, abuse, or negligent owners.

I had an 86 Cadillac Deville with 530,000kms on it, and all the original wheel bearings carried the car to the scrap yard.

[chogon]

Thanks for the videos! Helped out alot on the Oldsmobile van I just did!

[ultima3210]

im a student....i dont have the tools to do all this....paid someone 120 to replace mine.

[fixinggrace]

$120 is not a lot to spend, considering these parts are $75 to $90 apiece. As long as it was done right, you got a great deal. Your time is also important and something you can't get back either. That's wonderful you were able to get it done.

[sinaloence81]

nice video... imma do mine this weekend... very helpful videos... thanx again...

[coorscorvette]

very helpful video. good descriptions and camera angles. thanks. it helped out alot

[RLight300r]

my haynes book says to tighten those hub bolts to 96 ft-lbs

[losfreddy]

aw man, i guess he just changed the bearing and hub. was hoping he was gonna show how to press a bearing into the old one

[BlownRegalLSX]

its a w-body car. the bearing and hub is just sold as a whole unit

[curtisonfire]

in these gm vehicles yhey only come in an assembly......  what a waste of a good part lol

[whiskerbiscuit1965]

When installing the new bearing / hub the three bolts that hold it to the nuckle how tight do those bolts need to be as well as the center nut. GREAT VID LOVED IT.

[uspres2020]

it says 52 ft-lbs in the video for the three hub bolts

[hppyadam]

thanks for the video you saved me about 400$ thanks again

[ocrstar]

No cotter pin for the axle nut?

[jaydoggrollin]

I guess this certain car ain't equipped with abs?

[richpin06a]

yes

[RacerE7773]

@richpin06a Ours is not ('03 base imp.), so thanks for putting instructions that I can use. :) Most videos I've watched on wheel bearings said nothing about non ABS cars.

[RacerE7773]

@RacerE7773 5-10-10 Trouble was it now needs a RF wheel bearing. Oh well. I know what to do now.

[Kamdelion]

Awesome, steady and good angle camera shots

[Prosthetics89]

how much does a job like this cost on the exact same car for each wheel?

[subaruone]

was that a whole new hub assembly? or is it just the wheel bearing?

[richpin06a]

It is the whole hub assembly.

[michaelovitch]

Thanks !

[mj23polairs]

what is a good cleaner for things like the knuckle

[richpin06a]

brake clean

[rax2099]

that was good video, you are better than a lot of so-called "experts" on youtube

[SlooperJohnB]

Torque spec on the axle nut? For example, Audi uses a NEW bolt...I would suspect GM specifies a new axle nut.

[1skiinIan]

what are the torque specs for those 3 bolts? I have a chevy cavalier 1999.

thanks in advance

[1skiinIan]

nvm 52 foot pounds thanks

[BAKARDAN]

your phone is ringing

[STRIKER520]

Is a cavalier setup about the same as the Impala?

[richpin06a]

Yes it is,only difference is the retaining bolts are removed from the front.

[Pana69sonic]

Just did a 00 Z24 this mourning, retaining bolts are opposite, and I found no seal, so didnt replace it with one. Be warned this job is not for the amateur driveway mechanic, if the bearing was in bad shape when you started all the banging and chiseling to get a 9 year old hub off will deffinently ruin it, make sure you see the job the whole way through. This particular bearing fought me the whole way, the only thing the impact worked on was the axle nut.

[STRIKER520]

Thanks for the info did it a few weeks ago was easy with the use of the air chisel. I love a reason to get new tools.

[rblackemt]

Awesome video

[Toolie35]

axel nut needs to be torqued correctly or bearing won,t last no time

[TKOxPITCHBlAk]

nice. great vid!

[yonan48313]

Thanks, its almost identical to the 1995 Bonneville SSEi bearing replacements

[ced954nix]

A bruh thanks 4 da help i am going to attempt to put my wheel bearings on. pray 4 me

[aarich21]

How about taking the knuckle off the vehicle so that you can perform the job correctly. Have you ever thought about using a torque wrench on some of these life threatening bolts? Air chisels aren't necessary to remove seals. People of the world... don't use a chisel... ever. Grease on the axle shaft? Back ground music is the best part of the video!!! You are better off taking your vehicle to a CERTIFIED dealer. By the way, I was trying to call you during this video, but you didn't answer. Thanks

[Ramone29]

thanks for the video

[V8mo50]

i was wondering if its almost the same to do on a saturn sl...id like to see you do that cos the info you give is priceless...thanx rich.

[richpin06a]

It is totally different on the Saturn.I will post a video when i do one.

[V8mo50]

you are doing everyone a great service...thanx alot dude:)

[Max9507]

Excellent Job!

[4wdadventures]

fantastic video, thanks heaps for taking the time to produce that vid.

[gruuvmunky]

THANKS ALOT...

This video is saving me ALOT Of wasted time

Thumbs UP

[0001zk]

Glad I found this! Very good delivery, clear and concise. Great video. Great information. I'm going to try and fix mine now!

[madadam131]

Great video! I need to replace the hub bearings on my Olds and this was super helpful. Especially when the old bearings didn't come apart cleanly.

Thanks

[kamyv8]

good video