Front Rotor Replacement 85 K10 4x4 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Marty1MC · 01-02-2004, 10:09 PM

Folks, has anyone replaced the front hub/rotor on a K10 4x4? I have the autolocking hubs and I was told a special tool is required to get the rotor off. I looked through the manual and the only thing that looks like it may require a special tool is the retainer nut for the hub bearing.

Any thoughts???

Thanks,

Marty

85 K10 4x4 - 4.3l 4 speed

Jason Spears · 01-03-2004, 01:01 AM

The only "special" tool you require is the wheel bearing nut socket.

It's a bit of work to replace the rotors but a pretty easy job overall.

Goodluck.

Grim Reaper · 01-06-2004, 02:24 PM

Make sure that those auto hubs hit the round bin about 30seconds after they are removed from the truck.

Just need the hub nut tool ($15-20 for most parts stores) and a ice pick. Don't need the hub nut tool if your replacing the locking hubs but whens the last time the bearings were serviced? Ot would be worth checking. Pick up a Haynes shop manual when you get the tool. It has the proper way to preload the wheel bearings in there.

01-02-2004, 10:09 PM	#1
Marty1MC Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Fuquay-Varina,NC Posts: 1	Front Rotor Replacement 85 K10 4x4 Folks, has anyone replaced the front hub/rotor on a K10 4x4? I have the autolocking hubs and I was told a special tool is required to get the rotor off. I looked through the manual and the only thing that looks like it may require a special tool is the retainer nut for the hub bearing. Any thoughts??? Thanks, Marty 85 K10 4x4 - 4.3l 4 speed

01-06-2004, 02:24 PM	#3
Grim Reaper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Atlanta GA Posts: 1,704	Make sure that those auto hubs hit the round bin about 30seconds after they are removed from the truck. Just need the hub nut tool ($15-20 for most parts stores) and a ice pick. Don't need the hub nut tool if your replacing the locking hubs but whens the last time the bearings were serviced? Ot would be worth checking. Pick up a Haynes shop manual when you get the tool. It has the proper way to preload the wheel bearings in there. __________________ Grim-Reaper 70 Pontiac LeMans Sport Convertible, worlds longest resto in progress Looking for 71-72 2wd Blazer or Jimmy Project

01-03-2004, 01:01 AM	#2
Jason Spears Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Stoney Creek, ON Posts: 89	The only "special" tool you require is the wheel bearing nut socket. It's a bit of work to replace the rotors but a pretty easy job overall. Goodluck.



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