Wheel bearing replacement help
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Racer
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Wheel bearing replacement help
Does anyone have directions on how to change out a front wheel bearing? My car vibrates like I am running 38" tires on my F250. I belive the bearings to be the culprit. I did a search but none of the links worked. 
Thanks for any help! B
Thanks for any help! B
Last edited by BBates; Jul 14, 2005 at 01:31 PM.
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i havent looked at them yet but i have done a few chevy wheel bearings
i would think they are the same
take off the rotor and there should be 3 maybe 4 bolts that hold the bearing in place
take them out and then beat the bearing out from the back
on the cars i did it wasnt hard cause they are just pressed in not really mashed or welded in
then set the new bearing up and start the bolts
tighten them all equaly like you wouldwith lugnuts on a car and then have them pull the bearing in
again I havent seen the setup on the vette but i would think it would be similar to other front wheel bearings on chevys
it wasnt a tough job on the other chevys
anyone else have better info>?
i would think they are the same
take off the rotor and there should be 3 maybe 4 bolts that hold the bearing in place
take them out and then beat the bearing out from the back
on the cars i did it wasnt hard cause they are just pressed in not really mashed or welded in
then set the new bearing up and start the bolts
tighten them all equaly like you wouldwith lugnuts on a car and then have them pull the bearing in
again I havent seen the setup on the vette but i would think it would be similar to other front wheel bearings on chevys
it wasnt a tough job on the other chevys
anyone else have better info>?
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The hub-baring subassembly has to be replaced as a unit - you cannot press a new bearing in the old hub. You can get a much better price at a parts store than you can from the dealer. Try NAPA and a couple of the others. Jake Lathem has a web page how-to but it seems to be down right now. Email me a valid email addy and I'll send you the procedure.
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Racer
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Hi BBates,
Quite honestly, if you have not already purchased the C5 wheel bearing hub assembly unit which includes the speed sensor (the diagram above that Patches has thoughtfully sent you is a wonderful detailed pic), you will receive a better price at the Auto Zone. Frankly, the chevy dealership replacement unit costs well over $400. Therefore, comparative shopping is always wise. Thus, along that vein, Timken is a well known worldwide provider for beaing and hub assemblies. And, the Timken wheel bearing hub assembly is available at the Auto Zone for approx. $150. The timken part number for the front wheel bearing hub assembly unit for the C5 ('97-'04) is #513139. The Timken part number for the rear C5 wheel bearing hub assembly unit is #512153. Let us know how it all works out.
Best Wishes,
Eden
Quite honestly, if you have not already purchased the C5 wheel bearing hub assembly unit which includes the speed sensor (the diagram above that Patches has thoughtfully sent you is a wonderful detailed pic), you will receive a better price at the Auto Zone. Frankly, the chevy dealership replacement unit costs well over $400. Therefore, comparative shopping is always wise. Thus, along that vein, Timken is a well known worldwide provider for beaing and hub assemblies. And, the Timken wheel bearing hub assembly is available at the Auto Zone for approx. $150. The timken part number for the front wheel bearing hub assembly unit for the C5 ('97-'04) is #513139. The Timken part number for the rear C5 wheel bearing hub assembly unit is #512153. Let us know how it all works out.
Best Wishes,
Eden
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Racer
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Thanks edensknight! I had already done some digging and found out that same information. I am going to get them from Autozone and have them shipped directly to my house. This forum is made up of the most helpfull people on Earth!!! 
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Hi "BB",
You are most welcome. Thank you for the thoughtful and positive reply. This forum has a great many informed and supportive brother and sister members who enjoy sharing their knowledge and helpful experiences. Best Wishes to you, "BB".
Keep us informed.
Keep On Waving and Driving,
Eden
You are most welcome. Thank you for the thoughtful and positive reply. This forum has a great many informed and supportive brother and sister members who enjoy sharing their knowledge and helpful experiences. Best Wishes to you, "BB".
Keep us informed.
Keep On Waving and Driving,
Eden
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Originally Posted by edensknight
Hi "BB",
You are most welcome. Thank you for the thoughtful and positive reply. This forum has a great many informed and supportive brother and sister members who enjoy sharing their knowledge and helpful experiences. Best Wishes to you, "BB".
Keep us informed.
Keep On Waving and Driving,
Eden
You are most welcome. Thank you for the thoughtful and positive reply. This forum has a great many informed and supportive brother and sister members who enjoy sharing their knowledge and helpful experiences. Best Wishes to you, "BB".
Keep us informed.
Keep On Waving and Driving,
Eden
This is exaclty what I need also; Thanks very much for the time and thorough explanation everyone. After chasing a similar problem for some time, I decided to take mine in and it was diagnosed with a faulty LR sensor also. This info is fantastic. The dealer wanted $380 for the part and 2 hours labor ($125 per) to do the job!
