Wheel bearing tutorial? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

elektrik · 04-10-2010, 04:36 PM

My brother and I are trying to find a tutorial in case we need to replace the wheel bearings. I have an 1969 with the original drum brakes.

Can anyone point me to the resources?

cdowns · 04-10-2010, 04:53 PM

factory service manual// sold at pretty cheap prices by most board vendors

you can also check local library for a one size fits all service manual like chiltons,motors,haynes etc

*Sublvr72* · 04-10-2010, 05:01 PM

pretty simple and straight forward, remove the castle nut lock pin, remove the castle nut, slide the drum off, pull the bearings. remove them, buy new ones, buy wheel bearing grease, pack the bearings with grease by working it in there with your hands, then reinstall opposite of how you removed it.

Sinister · 04-10-2010, 05:11 PM

Get the Chassis Service Manual. There is a specified torque on the locknut to set bearing preload when you put it back together.

LONGHAIR · 04-10-2010, 06:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sublvr72

slide the drum off.

Oh, if it were only that easy.....4 simple words, that can take quite a while to impliment.

elektrik · 04-10-2010, 07:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sinister

Get the Chassis Service Manual. There is a specified torque on the locknut to set bearing preload when you put it back together.

Don't suppose anyone knows what the torque is without me having to find the chassis service manual?

Sinister · 04-10-2010, 08:09 PM

Is the truck a 1/2 ton or 3/4 ton?

**americanmusc1e** · 04-10-2010, 10:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sinister

Get the Chassis Service Manual. There is a specified torque on the locknut to set bearing preload when you put it back together.

my dad, who comes from a long line of mechanics, told me to turn the rotor(or drum) and tighten the castle-nut until you feel sligt drag on the rotor. it seems to work pretty good

04-10-2010, 04:36 PM	#1
elektrik Foolish Mortal Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Livermore, CA Posts: 243	Wheel bearing tutorial? My brother and I are trying to find a tutorial in case we need to replace the wheel bearings. I have an 1969 with the original drum brakes. Can anyone point me to the resources?

04-10-2010, 04:53 PM	#2
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: Wheel bearing tutorial? factory service manual// sold at pretty cheap prices by most board vendors you can also check local library for a one size fits all service manual like chiltons,motors,haynes etc __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

04-10-2010, 05:01 PM	#3
Sublvr72 Account Suspended Join Date: May 2004 Location: Simi Valley, CA Posts: 1,387	Re: Wheel bearing tutorial? pretty simple and straight forward, remove the castle nut lock pin, remove the castle nut, slide the drum off, pull the bearings. remove them, buy new ones, buy wheel bearing grease, pack the bearings with grease by working it in there with your hands, then reinstall opposite of how you removed it.

04-10-2010, 05:11 PM	#4
Sinister Between Trucks... Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA. Posts: 3,830	Re: Wheel bearing tutorial? Get the Chassis Service Manual. There is a specified torque on the locknut to set bearing preload when you put it back together. __________________ Beat it to fit, Paint it to match...

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Sinister Between Trucks... Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA. Posts: 3,830	Re: Wheel bearing tutorial? Is the truck a 1/2 ton or 3/4 ton? __________________ Beat it to fit, Paint it to match...



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