How to Replace Wheel Bearing & Hub Assembly 98-04 Chevy S10 Pickup

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1A Auto shows you how to repair, install, fix, change or replace a worn out, vibrating or groaning front wheel bearing hub. This video is applicable to 1994-2003 2WD Chevy S-10 and GMC S-15 models.
🔧 List of tools used:
• 19mm Socket 1aau.to/opz/1AXAA00043
• 27mm socket 1aau.to/ok/1AAST00007
• Race Installation Tools
• Adjustable Wrench
• Needle nose pliers 1aau.to/ojT/1AXAA00051
• Needle nose pliers 1aau.to/ojT/1AXAA00052
• Ratchet 1aau.to/oaa2/1AXAA00016
• Bearing Grease
• Block of Wood
• Floor Jack 1aau.to/ors/1AXAA00068
• Hammer 1aau.to/ojF/1AXAA00091
• Jack Stands 1aau.to/orF/1AXAA00065
• Wire Brush 1aau.to/odX/1AXAA00079
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[@user-gf2zr5hx6s]

It says its sold out on the website is there any other site you could recommend or know when it will be in stock again ?

[@1AAuto]

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[@1AAuto]

New rotors usually have a race already installed in them.

[@sdboesenberg]

HOLY MOLY!!!! Been looking for hours now for a video like this. I can finally get my dad's truck finished. First time doing bearings. No other video mentioned that the new rotors had the race installed. That was my biggest hang-up. Thank you so much for posting this. It is the exact truck my dad has and your instructions were super awesome! I cannot say thank you enough, but THANK YOU!

[@clowning76]

Great video, For all remember to also clean the metal debris from the anti lock breaks system too.. From the magnet...

[@1AAuto]

The bearings for the blazer are not in the rotors but are instead a separate hub and bearing combo.

[@jamalmorrell1]

Thank you so much I used your video to repair a friend of mines 1976 Chevrolet Malibu classic.

[@1AAuto]

yes the set up is very similar. You might find that there are different bolts holding everything together but the concept of the bearing being in the actual rotor is the same.

[@garykliethermes4061]

Good stuff, The tips on removing the seal and bearing races was helpful, as I'd never replaced wheel bearings on an S10 before.

[@deetee3153]

My dad would've smacked me upside the head if I packed a bearing like that!

[@joeljohnson4921]

Was hoping someone would say what I was thinking 🤔

[@djay3113]

I thought you used your palm and cuped or scooped the bearing through your palm with grease till grease came out the individual bearing?

[@martinkobert361]

Same here never saw A bearing packed in that manner ! He said fill in the cracks !

[@truecraft4846]

You know, every time I search for a video I'm working on my truck one of your 1A auto videos are there. And they're pretty good videos, the problem is.... It's never the right video for my vehicle !!!

[@1AAuto]

+Cyko Gryn Thank you for your feedback! We are always expanding our video library so check back soon to see if we have more videos featuring your vehicle.

[@juanaguirre3356]

I normally do my mechanical job as a hobby, today I learned that I have to pay attention to the parts I bought!!! Watching this video I learned that I have 2 different hud break disk , I was having trouble to install the new one with the old style mechanisms,. Thank you for sharing your knowledge!!! Saved I lot of headaches!!!🥴🥴🥴🥴

[@1AAuto]

+Juan Aguirre Thanks so much for checking us out!

[@hostitplanet]

Thanks.. It's companies like yours who are doing a great job and offering the knowledge for us diy'ers Very much appreciated.

[@Kegga_6]

Just changed the rotor on my 85 s10 pick up 2wd. I had a warped rotor, so after taking it out and inpecting the bearings the outer bearing was plastic, I had never seen that before, when I asked the old guy at the parts store he informed they were original. 37 years old I'd say got our money's worth of them

[@2Jeezuzisreal]

i am perplexed as to why my chevy one ton had crackling in front yet no noticable damage or grit in either bearing. The new bearing on the old race cured it all. thanks for great info.

[@nedsellars]

Thank you it was a very helpful video. I did not have a race tool but I used my old bearings to beat the new race back into place. It worked very well

[@1AAuto]

+nedsellars Thank you for your positive feedback!

[@zachconley3805]

Thank you for this comment! I was frantic trying to think of a way to reinstall the races without a tool! Thank you for the idea!

[@editsby_justin]

Thanks so much for saving me money! It feels awesome to fix your own ride!!

[@finlander9181]

thanks' mate on the video changing wheel bearing's help a lot.

[@charliewilliams3622]

hey dude great video,job very well done ,thanks a bunch

[@joshuajones3634]

Great tutorials, videos are point on and easy to understand. Keep up the good work. Thanks 1A Auto.

[@1AAuto]

You're best bet would be to replace the whole rotor with the bearings. Normally if the bearing is going bad, it wobbles causing the rotor to touch the brake pads and wear unevenly.

[@1AAuto]

Unfortunately if you are getting a noise from the front end, the bearings are starting to break down and need to be replaced.

[@mickjager5974]

Thanks, I replaced my discs and bearings almost 2 years ago but they are warped and needed to put on some new discs. Luckily they had a 2 year warranty, from the boys who shall not be named!

[@raindog7552]

Great video. If you don't have the race installation tool I use a brass punch which is also good for removal as the softer metal won't scratch the surface that mates with the races.

[@1AAuto]

Thank you for watching. Please let us know how the repair comes out! 1aauto.com 888-844-3393

[@moebiscuits]

Duuuude...you have no idea how much time and money you just saved me. Thanks so much for this video!

[@1AAuto]

Thank you for the email. Here is a link to the parts on our website. 1aauto.com 888-844-3393 www.1aauto.com/1A/front-wheel-bearings-and-hubs/Chevy/S10-Pickup/-/-/2000?VideoReply&VideoReply&ATony

[@dakotaferguson5539]

alright I have a 99 blazer I bought lift spindles similar to this set up but the stock ones are hub assemblies. im curious of applications of this style rotor hub assembly what year and sub model can I find these parts under at a parts store

[@sandtthomas1]

So do all rotor assemblies come with the race installed for the s10 pickup? Im getting ready to order a set from advance auto for my 2000 s10 and just want to make sure. Great video. Thanks for taking the time to make these and post them.

[@1AAuto]

Unfortunately the equinox is different that this because instead of having a bearing inside the rotor, the vehicle has the bearing integrated into the hub itself.

[@CubNole]

My '93 just clocked 208,000 miles with the original wheel bearings....I think I'll do this on my day off today. Also, very helpful videos. Thanks for helping us out.

[@iilempuraantraxx1268]

I was about to take mine to the shop for the racer removal...thanks alot bruh...

[@1AAuto]

Thanks for checking us out. Have a great day! 1aauto.com 888-844-3393

[@jessejames3038]

hi, i have a 95 sonoma 2wd. i bought it cheap and didnt realize it needed alot of work now im fixing the front end finally i need pads and rotors and wheel bearings, do the bearings come preloaded in the rotors? just pack with grease and replace the whole thing?

[@thegreendank1]

Two quick yes no questions. is this fairly close to doing a 2005 chevy equinox? Or is it more involved because of the all wheel drive? Thanks

[@ryanlonchar9466]

So I’m doing this to my 2000 Chevy S10. I got everything part however I cannot get the outer races out. Any suggestions? I was able to knock out the inner races with a 3/8 inch round bar of mild steel. I’ve broken 2 punches trying to get out the putter races. Do they make a tool to do this other than punching them out? Thanks Ryan

[@351WINCHESTER]

My 99 s-10 p/u has 225K miles. I'm hearing a pretty loud noise from the front end when going over a curb especially when the wheel is turned. Should I buy a new hub or just replace the bearings and races? Thanks for the video.

[@eltiburon17ify]

Hey men i have a question. I replace the rotors on my 96 chevy pickup 1500. The new rotors should come with the race installed?

[@BenCooke419]

I'm about to do it for my '91. lol I hoping for nothing less than bits of metal coming out as I open the dust cap.

[@QuietMikeW]

Can yo use a press to put the races in?

[@engine386]

Is it necessary to replace the race. A mechanic told me that they usually never go bad and I could just replace the bearing?

[@johnchafin3817]

If I am using new rotors do I need to use the races that come with the bearings? I have heard they are a matched set and should be used together, even if the rotor races are new.

[@adler234639]

Hello, I have an S10 that the hub fell apart on the road. So I am missing a bunch of parts. Is there a rebuild kit I can get?

[@asmodeuszv]

what grease or product is that on those brake bolts?

[@MA-rc2eo]

Thank you for posting.

[@kylesingh2894]

Will this be the same for a 2000 GMC Sonoma 2wd

[@omegaman7241]

my savanna has hubs like this, is it the same? thanks.

[@joshbaker1424]

I'm still confused I bought a new hub assembly and not sure if the bearing race is in there or not

[@photondebuger45]

Great stuff yeah one thing i would like to do if it's possible to convert the fronts to a regular like bolt in, press in or one that just slides on like a dekota has than tapered bearings i mean i can change and fix them but oof takes way too long and very dirty too out of all of them like these are the ones that can kinda last a long while because greasing and stuff so yeah

[@1AAuto]

@sandtthomas1 They should. We have a great rotor and pad kit for your truck on our website. Here's a link to them, we offer free shipping too. 1aauto.com/1A/BrakePadAndRotorKits/Chevy/S10-Pickup/1ABFS00327/554879/2000

[@jaker196]

Would this be the same for a 91 s10?

[@BradhallhavasuAz]

thank you for the info you rock

[@engine386]

Mechanic told me I don't need to worry about replacing the race, as they usually never go bad. Is this true?

[@superdave7241]

Great video 👍

[@aprila1420]

Thank you save me a lot of money do you have Vedic how to change drum brakes on this S10 Chevy 2000 O

[@donalvis7642]

Hi - What is the proper TORQUE VALUE for the HUB MOUNT BOLTS for the 2000 Blazer Rear Wheel Drive?

[@1AAuto]

+Don Alvis Thank you for checking us out. At this time we do not have the exact torque specification, but recommend viewing a Haynes' or Chiltons' repair manual for this specification. 1aauto.com

[@pl7868]

this is ok if your selling the truck an don't care about the buyer , if your keeping the truck go to the bearing supplier website like say timkins they will tell you how to install their bearings , they are torqued to a specific amount twice once to seat them and again for final torque after loosening from the first seating torque. and like keechmabreeks said you have to use your fingers and palms to work the grease in! that hub where the bearing ride should be a sea of grease !

[@joshbaker1424]

Which way does the seal go

[@DB5tothehive]

I'm confused about 13:40-13:45. You're saying tighten the nut a few foot pounds in one one frame but then in the other it's like you took the nut all the way off and then put it back on hand tight. Am I thinking correctly?

[@adamdaigle2174]

DB5tothehive do that process several times back and forth to properly seat the bearings

[@adamdaigle2174]

DB5tothehive just did this to my 2000 s10

[@JayBlankenship2692]

I just did this and when I spin it freely without the brakes on it grinds what could that be? Thank you in advance for the help

[@1AAuto]

+jay blankenship You may want to see if there is a duct shield, or a tab that might be scraping against the brake rotor. Hope this helps you out. 1aauto.com

[@GotScout]

Can you replace just bearings if races look fine?

[@paulk5311]

why of course. i have done so many times. if the race is marred in any way i change it.

[@2Jeezuzisreal]

thanks. Did you install the old bearing on the new race ?

[@1AAuto]

+ricky russell 2 We did, yeah. The bearing in this truck were fine so we just reused them, and the new rotor we stock at 1A Auto has new races pre-installed so you can just swap your bearing over if it's still good. Here's a link to the rotors! www.1aauto.com/brake-rotor-front-pair-nakamoto-31254/i/1abfs00186?f=524826&y=2001&KZbin&CTA%20Comment&ATony

[@2Jeezuzisreal]

oh ok then i can put new bearing on old race....im guessing.

[@1AAuto]

+ricky russell 2 We always recommend replacing the race and the bearing if you haven't done it recently. If you're there doing the work anyway, why not, you know? Plus these rotors from 1A Auto come with the race pre-installed!

[@bigben3s]

do you have a video for the full size trucks

[@1AAuto]

Yes we do, we have full size Chevy and Ford truck videos in our channel. If you do a search they will come up for you.

[@salvadorquintero8975]

does the bearing on the back has to have play when u put it in with the seal?

[@1AAuto]

Depends on what kind of play you mean. It should spin freely, but should not move side to side. Hope this helps you out. 1aauto.com?KZbin&CTA%20Comment&ATony 866-403-3393

[@salvadorquintero8975]

+1A Auto Parts ones u put the bearing on the back and the seal if u stick your finger in is it find for the bearing to move back and forth

[@adamdick4802]

I just want to know why did he put lock tight on the caliper bolts

[@dylonbookey4544]

So I dont need a press?

[@1AAuto]

If the vehicle has a lot of miles on it, it wouldn't hurt to put a new one in. It's not that hard to do.

[@apexsmith3491]

Your link shows for the 4wd hub assembly, I can't find where the rotors are for the front 2wd versions.

[@1AAuto]

+Apex Smith What is the year/make/model? We would be happy to check.

[@apexsmith3491]

@@1AAuto It's a 2002 Chevy s10 Ls package with RWD and the 2.2 liter flex fuel 4 cylinder

[@1AAuto]

+Apex Smith Thanks for your reply! The RWD versions do not have hub assemblies, the hub is part of the brake rotor. Please check out part number 1ABFS02239 on our website, www.1aauto.com!

[@apexsmith3491]

@@1AAuto Yes I knew that the RWD versions didn’t have the hub and that it was the rotor as the video shows. The link in the description of this video however takes you to the 4wd hub assembly’s instead of the the 2wd rotors with studs that you show in the video. Just letting you know that the link is wrong or product numbers changed. Thanks for the correct part info however! My bearing went out and I might as well replace the rotor while I’m there. Thanks again!

[@1AAuto]

Thanks for watching. 1aauto.com 888-844-3393

[@1434910]

The link in the description seems to go to a 4wd part not a 2wd part…

[@jackgrant4795]

question: why not just drop the bearing into the grease and do it that way? Just curious

[@1AAuto]

+Jack Grant You wouldn't be able to contain the grease.

[@jackgrant4795]

@@1AAuto ahhhh ok

[@1AAuto]

We carry new hub bearings on our website 1aauto.com 888-844-3393

[@1AAuto]

HI James, We carry new brake pad and rotor kits on our website with FREE SHIPPING in the lower 48 states. You would need to pack the bearings and place them into the new rotors. 1aauto.com 888-844-3383

[@pl7868]

yeps has to be packed !

[@1AAuto]

Thanks for checking us out. 1aauto.com +pat leyland

[@chesscajohnson]

lower ball joint

[@80camaroguy10]

where did you learn to pack bearings, because those bearings are not pack correctly and are not going to last. You have to put a glob of wheel bearing grease in the palm of your hand and smack the bearings against it repeatedly rotating bearing as you do it force the grease into the bearing between the rollers and housing. that is the only way you will get them packed!!!

[@e.emerald3224]

not accurate torque specs. National/Federal Mogul states 12lbs. to seat, then "finger" tighten , not a "couple ft. bls."

[@williamtarr9758]

Easy peasey

[@1AAuto]

Thanks for checking us out. 1aauto.com +Coyote Trapper 85

[@richardamaro5722]

Dirty job. Didn't even use any kind of brake cleaner or anything to clean the rotors and stayed greasy most of the time didn't even take time to clean your hands off.