2002 Chevrolet Impala or Monte Carlo Wheel Hub Bearing & Axle Nut

[@marcusjustice6165]

2000 to 2005 Chevrolet Impala Sedans. 2000 to 2005 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Coupes. Excellent tutorial video. Thank You Sir.

[@Ktdaboss85]

After tune up it started right up!!! A little smoke from the pipes came out but it went away after a few minutes. Running great now!!!

[@tybonez1364]

first off, great video . all the basics and steps for a replacement !! very nice! its good to see a video that covers the essentials for a diy job. secondly, i understand that make and models are important , but i see no need to bash you for mistaking it right off the back, you still did a great video that advises to adhere to book specs. good on ya mate. what works for you might work for others and might not work for some. thats not your fault. at least you have the balls to make a video about how you do it.

[@APDTY]

thanks for the comment and thanks so much for watching!!

[@humandebris666]

Thanks for the video, it helped my pops a lot and saved him about $400 as well.

[@wfrm21.3]

Thank you for the vid shur helped a noob like me, but I grew up watching my dad do work to our cars. I'm a big do it yourself'er. After watching your video I found out that my two front bearing r getting bad.time for me to change them. Once again thank you for the vid

[@SED8TED_C7]

I live in Ohio, obviously the winters up here are horrible on bearings and suspension parts. I used similar tools when removing the assembly. 36mm socket on an impact you can buy one at autozone and return it when done. 13mm swivel socket to remove the back bolts, and used a bearing puller available at autozone for $59 WELL WORTH THE MONEY trust me! Part number is 25916. clean splines of cv shaft with wire brush, apply anti seize compound and install new hub. RENT A TORQUE WRENCH TOO!!

[@APDTY]

What I would recommend is that he watches the video. It's not a difficult job and if he understands all the steps in this video, he should be just fine doing it himself. However if he feels confident after watching, then by all means, he should tackle it himself.

[@jomelfludd8217]

“Today we have a 2002 Chevy Monte Carlo...” since when did montes come in 4 door? Lol 😂 great video nonetheless sir!

[@billybobjamesalt2255]

wow, that is so much simpler than I thought it would be. Youre gonna save me hundreds.

[@APDTY]

awesome, thanks for watching!!

[@victorgutierrez67]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge on your area of expertise. It is admirable for you to share information for free just to help people.

[@aipo86t]

Make sure the socket on the 13mm bolts on the back side is good and on square, it's a very bad day if you round them off. Also if the CV axle needs some persuasion use a center punch so you don't mushroom out the end, also causing frustration. To prevent possible issues with traction control / ABS you may want to replace both sides at the same time.

[@emerald964]

thank you. you saved me $1000 today.

[@APDTY]

wow awesome!!

[@down4mah2]

So after spending 2 days and breaking 2 breaker bars, i finally got the axle nut off.. When I went to remove the old broken hub, I noticed there wasn't no abs wire... Gotta go back to auto parts and replace it with one w/o the ABS wires. Was so tempted just to cut it off

[@APDTY]

Worst case scenario you can cut the wire and install it, don't unbolt the ABS sensor from the buh as it seals the hole but the hub bearings are the same. Your vehicle will not know the difference. Also thanks for watching!!

[@APDTY]

@ktdaboss85 Does the car turn over (crank) when trying to start it? The most common cause of this on these cars not starting is actually the Fuel pump going bad. The spark plugs will not usually cause a car to not start, usually just run poorly. Did the car sit for a long time (days) before you tried to start it yesterday?

[@dpdicki1212]

Need more torque specs for future reference. You can also wedge a screw driver in the fins against the caliper bracket or pop the center of the wheel out as the tires are kissing the ground

[@fishfire_2999]

My driver's side front is now roaring like the sound the Bigfoot truck would make driving down the road at 50 mph ,not good, but the part is only $52 Amazon gotta go cheap for now,thanks for the video.

[@Ktdaboss85]

Impala not a Monte Carlo but great video. They actually go out often on the Monte Carlos

[@APDTY]

Maybe it's northern cars then that get the corrosion from the salt on the roads? In this job the hub really did come out as easily as shown in the video. Down here in Florida it's rare for a hub assembly to be seized in the knuckle, they usually just fall out when the bolts are removed.

[@APDTY]

Hi, I lock the brakes to allow the torquing of the hub nut without putting stress on the internals of the transmission.

[@biglion6229]

Nice i like how you showed in detail simple straight to the point

[@Dat550go]

Hi. My name is Dat50go and I have a 1st gen gm w-body 1994 buick regal custom with the 3.8 liter (3800) series 1 motor and the rear struts with the leaf spring and whatever else came factory, and I was wondering if you can do a video showing how to swap the rear struts on the 94' to that of later years which have the coil spring strut assembly as I noticed the housing area where the strut mount bracket goes seems a lot narrower than those cars that have the strut spring assembly. I seen a 2004 gtp at the junkyard and wanted to remove the supercharged motor and trans from the car along with the complete rear suspension system and all 4 calipers and rotors (4 piston drill/slotted). As for the front I haven't checked to see how the steering rack is situated. The rear sway bar just mounts different from 94 buick regal and 04 pontiac gtp. Much appreciated 🙏

[@Curios0ansios0]

What is the size of the nut on that shaft?

[@karmaduq]

Looks waaay too loose. Axle nut torque is typically in the 150s for these, and you've really gotta be smoother with that wrench, wait and get an actual reading. Never *shove* a nut tighter.

[@stancooksj]

Wish I had the powertools to do this. How did you take of the hub nut by the way? At least you gave me a visual which is what I needed.

[@APDTY]

To me it's strange that so many people experience stuck hubs, maybe it's because we are in Florida, and we have less rusting issues, but here it is very rare to encounter a difficult to remove hub. Almost always they will just fall out after removing the bolts. The hub really did come off just like you see in the video, I never knew that was not a common occurrence.

[@THRobinson]

Ya, up here in Canada, none of what was done in this video was easy. :D Too much snow/salt during the winter, everything was seized, I even cracked a 13mm socket in half trying to get the bolts out. :S

[@Reginellicapone]

if you buy a bearing from advance for a 00-05 impala, it looks different than the factory one. I'm saving you an axle by telling you to first knock out the original bearing gasket before installing.

[@Yophillips3272]

After changing the wheel bearing the wire for the Abs snapped off.. twice.What am I doing wrong? I'll have to check tomorrow but I think installed the bearing upside down.

[@mr.dupreemr.dupree1214]

This a cool video very helpful but the best part of it was when you said made in the USA

[@niterbum]

my frt whl bearing has 0 movement but it is making a low growling type noise really noticable at hwy spds. do you think a bearing or should i be checking else whr? definitely frt lft area though

[@APDTY]

A good test for a bearing noise is drive straight down the road at around 45 mph, enough speed to get the noise going, then slightly move the steering wheel left and right (yes while going straight, just do it slightly), if a bearing is the course, the noise should stop as soon as you turn it and then return slightly after straightening out again. This is because when you turn the wheel slightly, you remove the load from the bearing for. split second. You can also test drive it and then take an infrared thermometer and measure the temp of the center of the wheel, the side with the falling bearing is usually much hotter and an infrared thermometer gives it away.

[@jwhite8797]

Thanks so much for this video man i really appreciate it. I cant express how much easier you've made this job for me.

[@Ktdaboss85]

No problem!! I have a 02 mc and the engine has been missing for the last few weeks...haven't had a tune up in nearly 5 years (shame on me I know) I planned to tune it up today and replace spark plugs...but yesterday it wouldn't start up...I tried jumping it and it still wouldn't start. Do you think this is b/c of the spark plugs??

[@bill99493]

Tip: When making a video on auto repair, don't get the type of car you are working on wrong in the first seconds of the video. How does one mistake an Impala for a Monte Carlo?

[@cookrz]

They are essentially the same vehicle.

[@matthewmcdaniel1405]

John Cilman I was going to say something but this guy hit the nail on the head

[@APDTY]

or in other words, when making a video, never make a mistake.... The impala and Monte Carlo are actually almost the same car, the same exact procedure can be used on either vehicle and the part number is the same for both vehicles.

[@japrince9669]

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[@djohnson4256]

I have a question. My 2006 Chevy Impala needs new front wheel bearings. My husband is pretty good with doing stuff on the car but I was wondering could he do it himself or is this something we should bring in the shop to do? thanks

[@nathanielread8162]

Does this hub/bearing require grease? I didn't see him use any. I actually am about to do this exact same repair with the same Timken part. But I guess maybe i'm old school. We always had to pack bearings with grease.

[@APDTY]

Most all newer cars and trucks use what is called a sealed hub bearing assembly and it does have grease, but you cannot get to it as it is sealed inside the hub assembly. Tapered wheel bearings that you could remove and pack with grease have gone away for the most part and now it is just the whole assembly. The internal grease is the only grease it will get its entire life and really this is why we see so many hub bearings failing at 40-50,000 miles.

[@richardmann5049]

How about the axel nut in the center of the hub ? No mention of that.

[@APDTY]

The axle nut must be torqued, we removed and then retorqued the axle nut in the video

[@fishfire_2999]

What vid did you watch ?? The one I watched it specifically showed him torque the nut to 118lbs

[@treyconway2696]

I have a 2008 Chevy Impala in the back wheel Wiggles when I Drive what can that be and how can I fix it

[@brucewatkins3347]

your car has the same type of wheel bearings all 4 corners. it takes the same basic process for all of them, however there isn't a CV axle in the rear.

[@APDTY]

If the wheel is actually wiggling, you need to service that asap as that is very bad, you would most likely want a shop to inspect that for you and make sure it is just the bearing, seeing an actual wiggle means serious failure.

[@APDTY]

@stancooksj I used my impact wrench to remove the hub nut, you can also take it off with a large ratchet, (after breaking it loose with a breaker bar).

[@timotha7]

It's always easier when you have a lift in your garage.

[@jerfjuraf]

thanks for this! very helpful for a noob like myself : )

[@1greenclovers1]

Why do you push on the breaks while tightening the hub nut? Also do you know a good place that sells hub bearings (particularly the same kind for an impala 03') I try not to order through internet. Thanks bud.

[@thomastakesthehorse6898]

I have a 2000 Chevy Impala and I just replaced the front passenger wheel bearing. Everything went smoothly until I was completely done I took it for a test drive and now the grinding noise is gone but there is a slight vibration. As i accelerate the vibration gets more significant. Any ideas and what I can do?

[@justintaybuschmann2126]

Cv shaft

[@baltod4978]

This procedure basically the same for a 92 Caprice?

[@APDTY]

+Balto D No, your Caprice will have inner and outer tapered bearings.

[@toneyingram732]

They all about the same

[@wakawu]

What size was that axle nut? Going to do this on my 2003 Impala 9C1 soon because the wire for the abs unit tore off.

[@APDTY]

The axle hub nut should be a 36mm on your car.

[@wakawu]

36mm fit but it was a bit loose. It felt more like a 35mm for anyone else wondering. I was able to do the job with the 36 though. Thanks!

[@APDTY]

wakawu Thanks for the update, I am glad you got it to work even though I told you bad info. I will remember that 35mm is a better fit on that car the next time someone asks. Thanks!

[@cadyokoh9298]

Great video, i need help how to check ABS sensor 2002 Chevy impala.Thanks.

[@mrexecutive1]

would like to see lower ball joints replaced on this vehicle, they are factory mounted with rivets. thanks

[@benjaminhanzel173]

What kind of torque wrench do I need to buy for this? I'm looking online and there are so many different kinds

[@brianodom797]

+Benjamin Hanzel Half inch drive torque wrench

[@APDTY]

@ktdaboss85 Wow,, you are right, haha I don't know why I had Monte Carlo in my head. When working on them they are pretty much the same car though, thanks for pointing that out I will update our title.

[@huckster66]

That’s a Impala not Monte Carlo… great video though.😄I just replaced both front hub bearings, rotors, and pads for $240.00! Screw the repair shops that would have charged over $1,500.00!👍

[@BloodyKnives66]

My ABS sensor is also bad how easy is it to replace it?

[@brianodom797]

sensor is part of the wheel bearing assembly

[@APDTY]

The ABs sensor is usually sold with the hub assembly, also many times the sensor failed because teh hub bearing is failing, the hub bearing has grease inside that keeps it cool, once the grease is gone or depleted, then the bearing heats up and can damage teh sensor. So you are usually better off by just replacing the entire hub assembly.

[@snerbjexter]

Question...my hubs are still good but my traction control system is acting up. Had a scan and said that my speed sensor is acting up sporadically. Will replacing my hub fix this issue and my traction control from coming on or do I need to replace the sensor specifically?

[@anthonyg9389]

You unfortunately have to replace the whole hub

[@APDTY]

Which part are you trying to disconnect?

[@YDERF_17]

my car makes noise and it shakes, should I change both or just one bearing.. and does it need an alignment after?

[@corderogarrett2]

We're can I go to find out the codes to the abs system cuz I went to lesshwab an they Said I had to get the dealer to diagnose it

[@apdty6639]

Most any shop that has a full scanner, most all shops should have this nowadays.

[@corderogarrett2]

Oh ok thanks

[@APDTY]

You can also ask an auto zone or advance auto parts if they can scan it for you as many times they do this for free. They have to be able to read ABS codes though.

[@corderogarrett2]

Yeah I hear ya I'm in California an they don't do the codes at autozone I also work there

[@APDTY]

I am going off memory here, so please forgive me if I am incorrect, but I am about 80% sure this car used a 36mm Hub nut.

[@bashafacin]

That lug stick is awesome

[@YNTGUNS]

Is this the same for a 08 impala?

[@APDTY]

+moneyhungryyt Yes, very similar to a 2008 model year

[@BloodyKnives66]

So an 03 impala should be basically the same then correct?

[@brianodom797]

yes

[@flossmoni5210]

moneyhungryyt

[@jerrycontreras2094]

Best mechanic

[@vector6977]

the sensor is either good or it isn't. being a part of the wheel bearing, it probably means the bearing is going bad too.

[@Mcdashiznit]

mc and impala have exact same bearing same motors same computer same process i use mc parts on my impala vise versa

[@Bemirboy]

and the hub just came off that easy ? like it wasn't stuck or anything ? that's weird, never seen that happen, please explain

[@terrellthompson26]

what size was the axle socket?

[@sewerjunk4844]

Terrell Thompson 34 mm

[@chrisc1089]

how big is the hub nut?

[@edwardd6528]

I thought an impala was 159lb for the axle nut? all other chevys were 118lb?

[@APDTY]

The torque is specific to the model year and actually the axle nut being used. Many General Motors vehicles have had the front axle nut upgraded to what is called a torques prevailing axle nut and you install it in place of the original axle nut. The new style axle nut uses a lower torque and allows the torque to spread across the body of the hub and bearing to more equally spread out the load on the bearing. To find out if a new axle nut is available for your vehicle or not, call a dealership parts department and they can run your VIN to look-up the newest axle nut available. The repair manual may or may not mention this new axle nut as it was designed after the vehicle was made so it is important to check with your VIN. If an axle nut is too tight or too lose, it will significantly reduce the life of the hub bearing.

[@nicklosacco1943]

Ernie D I'm lazy, can someone tell me real quick what the actual pressure is? 159 or 118? I just bought a torque wrench that only goes up to 150, will that be alright?

[@dannyf4995]

Thanks. Was very helpful

[@vrviktor55]

My chevy impala 03, dint feel any play in the front bearing, but the "TRAC" light in pop out, and also the "ABS" light pop out too,, and both stay on, always, I push the trac button, and nothing happen,,, can anybody give me any idea How repair this issue, plz... thanks....

[@APDTY]

Hi Manuel, the first step would be to have a shop check the codes in the ABS computer or body control module to find out the reason those lights are on. Once you find out what the trouble codes are, you can often go straight to the source of the problem. It could be anything from a failed speed sensor, to an electrical wiring problem, to something more serious like a failed ABS pump. The only way to know for sure is to find out the trouble codes stored in the system.

[@jaysutherland5360]

is the rear the same?

[@apdty6639]

The rear is very similar except you do not have a center axle nut to deal with. The other difference is you remove 4 retaining bolts instead of 3 and you remove them from the front of the hub. If you are purchasing a rear hub bearing, pay special attention to if you have rear ABS or not as 2 different bearings exist. You are welcome to call us if you need help when purchasing.

[@bmacthakckid]

4dr monte carlo?

[@APDTY]

yeah take the body off and then its the same vehicle.

[@larrydemarr1964]

Does anyone read the comments anymore before asking the same damn question?

[@ImBaBaGurGur]

very usefull video thank you

[@devinmorrison2751]

No press??

[@hp11208]

cool

[@MrMaximus1974]

Good video man!!!,,thanks

[@Ktdaboss85]

Yea it trys to crank up but won't turn over....??!!!??? The fuel pump maybe huh???!!

[@jacobluck5291]

That’s an Impala

[@Gorbachev]

Both and no but it couldn't hurt.

[@beentheplayersway]

monte Carlo what the hell now I don't trust him

[@APDTY]

dont get too worried, it is the same exact parts and same exact procedure,

[@jabari877]

Monte Carlo ?

[@justincody2079]

Monte carlo lol looks like impala to me

[@toneyingram732]

Same car just a different name to sell it

[@JonAlfaro1]

1980

[@breezy31808]

Idk if I trust this guy. This is obviously a chevy impala, not a monte carlo.

[@raidersxx3]

I think he ment impala lol

[@juliedeford9967]

Umm that car is an Impala not a Monte Carlo. I know my cars so how does it feel to get schooled by a female?

[@APDTY]

Julie Deford it feels awesome, we love school!!

[@richardmann5049]

Timkin bearings are made in China .. not the USA. Still a good bearing, just not made in the USA.

[@APDTY]

+Richard Mann If you are buying a true Timken brand bearing for a Domestic vehicle, It should be USA made, All the GM cars and trucks we install Timken on and we buy from TImken and they are USA made. If Nissan or Toyota, they can be Japanese, Timken is not made in China

[@richardmann5049]

I am an auto tech. When we order Timken bearings, they arrive in boxes stamped Korea.

[@APDTY]

yeah Korea is Koyo and a high end brand, not comparable to the really low end bearings out of china, although China make low end and high end also

[@vanessawhitemon5794]

Chevy Monte Carlo?????

[@terrellthompson26]

lol i thought i was the only one who caught that!

[@CarlosHerrera-lx3ug]

basically the same car

[@APDTY]

yeah remove the body and then all the parts are the same

[@jonbaird8835]

i think he did too lol

[@FloridaHustle239]

Impala not Monte 😂

[@MISSIS5150]

my impala is making a noise from the front tires like if the tires are flat but they aren't. is that the wheel bearings? or could it be something else ?

[@APDTY]

+Mary lu Tires can also make noise, checking them for irregular wear patterns (chopping or edge feathering). Rotating the tires to see if the noise changes is another way to eliminate the tire as a noise maker. As for testing the bearing for noise and identifying the position, while driving and making a turn the bearing will change the sound pattern it makes as its loaded or unloaded

[@MISSIS5150]

+Auto Parts Direct To You thank u for your reply. it definitely was the wheel bearings after changing all 4 tires the noise was still there.

[@APDTY]

yeah they are very common,

[@realplank]

My ABS light and Trac Off light is on. My car hums under the drivers side when I turn. Could the wheel bearing be bad?

[@brianodom797]

Those are all signs of a failing bearing

[@APDTY]

all those symptoms point to a failing bearing, if you can get ahold of a scan tool and check the codes, you probably have a failed abs sensor on the from left which will cause both of those dash lights. Also when a bearing starts to fail, it heats up and either damages the abs sensor or interferes with the magnetic pickup. The ABS sensor is built into the hub bearing so just replacing the hub should fix your problem.