How do i repalce the front wheel bearing on the 99 silvy 2wd 1500 series. I cannot get the hub to pull out i removed the three bolts that go into the spindle but cannot pull out the hub? Is there a nut inside the plate on the backside of the spindle??

 

I believe it is a non-serviceable part, gotta get a whole new spindle/hub assembly. I think they run about $225-250.

 

no way are you serious? what is gm thinking with this dirty SOB's

 

its a hub assembly, if you took the three bolts it should come out, use a slide hammer or rap on the back of hub flange with a hammer to brake it loose

 

i tried that is there a nut behind the hub on the other side of the assembly? Inner side, b/c i see a dust cap type thing i was wondering if there was a nut in there b/c then im pounding the **** outta it for no reason. maybe its really rused on but i used a slide hammer and a puller but no luck. anyone

 

hub assemblies are actually a good idea cuz 'theoretically' they never have to be replaced. It's a sealed unit so there is nowhere for the grease to go, and the bearings are unable to shift around like they do with a standard inner/outer/grease seal setup. It sucks when they go bad, but typically you can get 10 or so years out of those things without ever even having to worry about them. By the way, go to any checker auto parts..they are $144.99.


trav

 

replaced one of mine awhile back. if the caliper, rotor, and all that stuff is off and you've got the three bolts out it should come right out. there is nothing under the dust cap. must be rusted in there, only thing i can tell you is spray it down with pb blaster and beat on it.

 

I think I may have one going bye-bye. I cant wait to buy a new one. What happened to the good old days of servicable hubs. $150 bucks is bullcrap.

 

Go ahead a remove the dust shield, GM could have done something stupid, like a retainer bolt holding everything together.

 

Wheel Bearing/Hub Replacement - Front RWD
Removal Procedure

Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
Remove the tire and wheel assembly.
Remove the rotor.
Remove the wheel speed sensor and brake hose mounting bracket bolt from the steering knuckle.
Disconnect the electrical connection for the wheel speed sensor.
Remove the hub and bearing assembly mounting bolts (15 Series).



Remove the hub and bearing assembly.

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 hub and bearing assembly.
Install the hub and bearing assembly mounting bolts (15 Series).
Tighten the hub to knuckle bolts to 180 N·m (133 lb ft).
Connect the electrical connection for the wheel speed sensor.
Install the wheel speed sensor and brake hose mounting bracket bolt to the steering knuckle.
Tighten the bolt to 12 N·m (106 lb in).
Install the rotor.
Install the tire and wheel assembly.
Remove the safety stands.
Lower the vehicle .


This is straight from the GM SPO Program, which is what the techs use at the dealership use for service lookup on info.....I have a standalone edition through 2-21-05..................