Front axle wheel bearing replacement? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

nickp51chevy · 01-06-2010, 10:26 PM

How do I do it? I think I have a GM 10 bolt. It's on a '71 k10. I have a strange sound coming from the left front and I think that it might be the bearing. So just so I know how, when it comes time I want to know how to do it.

Thanks

**oldiron** · 01-07-2010, 12:01 AM

Might check out this thread.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=378310

nickp51chevy · 01-07-2010, 12:08 AM

I did. It's for a D44. I have a GM 10 bolt.

84 400 · 01-07-2010, 03:34 AM

10 bolt and 44 share alot. heck almost the same. The 10bolt was with out question based on the 44. I have done my 10 bolt bearins a few times and it is all the same or very close to the info in the threade link posted. You will need a hub socket and a torque wrench. Spin rotor torque to 50 back off a 1/4 turn then down to 35 and back off 3/8 of a turn . install locking ring and then locking nut which is torqued down to 50 fp. It is important to rotate the rotor while doing the inistal torque to ensure proper seating. Very easy task I would suggest a haynes or chiltens manual... it is all in there............

**special-K** · 01-07-2010, 09:07 AM

Do you have a service manual?Sounds like that would help.

nickp51chevy · 01-07-2010, 12:50 PM

I don't have a service manual, wish I did though. I'll have to find one one of these days.

01-06-2010, 10:26 PM	#1
nickp51chevy Registered Chevy Owner Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Snohomish, wa Posts: 1,557	Front axle wheel bearing replacement? How do I do it? I think I have a GM 10 bolt. It's on a '71 k10. I have a strange sound coming from the left front and I think that it might be the bearing. So just so I know how, when it comes time I want to know how to do it. Thanks __________________ Love is fleeting, but Chevy trucks are forever!!!! 1970 Chevy CST C10 long box 350/400 2008 Chevy Silverado short box 4x4 Had; 1951 Chevy short box 307/T5 1988 Chevy shot box 4x4 350/350 1971 Chevy C10 long box 4x4 350/350 1971 Chevy C20 long box 350/350 1971 Chevy C10 long box 350/350

01-07-2010, 12:01 AM	#2
oldiron Designated Grumpy Old Man Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: arlington, washington usa Posts: 3,092	Re: Front axle wheel bearing replacement? Might check out this thread. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=378310 __________________ Never let the truth get in the way of a good story 71 Chev 1/2 ton 4X4 LWB Fleetside SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=361222 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1LgREwtDfaA 68 Chev 1 ton flat bed http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0bO8szzlD4A 56 Chev Handyman Wagon http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9y-6ddpBTkM http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lbLzZ7zY8wA 56 Chev Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=410667 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xoW0Ei7ZNIg

01-07-2010, 12:08 AM	#3
nickp51chevy Registered Chevy Owner Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Snohomish, wa Posts: 1,557	Re: Front axle wheel bearing replacement? I did. It's for a D44. I have a GM 10 bolt. __________________ Love is fleeting, but Chevy trucks are forever!!!! 1970 Chevy CST C10 long box 350/400 2008 Chevy Silverado short box 4x4 Had; 1951 Chevy short box 307/T5 1988 Chevy shot box 4x4 350/350 1971 Chevy C10 long box 4x4 350/350 1971 Chevy C20 long box 350/350 1971 Chevy C10 long box 350/350 Last edited by nickp51chevy; 01-07-2010 at 12:58 AM.

01-07-2010, 03:34 AM	#4
84 400 Sb 400 club Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: NH / MA Posts: 2,741	Re: Front axle wheel bearing replacement? 10 bolt and 44 share alot. heck almost the same. The 10bolt was with out question based on the 44. I have done my 10 bolt bearins a few times and it is all the same or very close to the info in the threade link posted. You will need a hub socket and a torque wrench. Spin rotor torque to 50 back off a 1/4 turn then down to 35 and back off 3/8 of a turn . install locking ring and then locking nut which is torqued down to 50 fp. It is important to rotate the rotor while doing the inistal torque to ensure proper seating. Very easy task I would suggest a haynes or chiltens manual... it is all in there............ __________________ 1984 chevy c10, built 400sb,.(SOLD) 77 K10 Project / daily driver "The Grinch" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=318363 1956 Willys Wagon (327 chevy) Project (Now Buick 225) 1980 Corvette L-48 4 speed 1992 Mustang GT built 5.0 5 speed 1985 C10 LWB Sold 1982 K10 SWB plow truck Parted out 1986 D30 M1028 fire brush truck Parted out

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01-07-2010, 12:50 PM	#6
nickp51chevy Registered Chevy Owner Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Snohomish, wa Posts: 1,557	Re: Front axle wheel bearing replacement? I don't have a service manual, wish I did though. I'll have to find one one of these days. __________________ Love is fleeting, but Chevy trucks are forever!!!! 1970 Chevy CST C10 long box 350/400 2008 Chevy Silverado short box 4x4 Had; 1951 Chevy short box 307/T5 1988 Chevy shot box 4x4 350/350 1971 Chevy C10 long box 4x4 350/350 1971 Chevy C20 long box 350/350 1971 Chevy C10 long box 350/350



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