Chevy Astro Van Front Wheel Bearings Replacement - 1996-2002 - 5 Minute DIY Video (GMC Safari)

This video shows how I replaced my front wheel bearings on my 2000 Chevy Astro (Safari) Van which is the same for years 1995-2002. The work performed in the video was on a 2000 Passenger Van model but yours will be very similar. The procedure is the same for both the front passenger and driver side wheel bearings. Its recommended that your replace both sides at the same time because if you had issues with one side, the other is likely to soon fail as well.
Tools:
Wheel Blocks
Jack
Jack Stand
21mm Lug Wrench
Flat Head Screw Driver
Needle Nose Pliers
36mm Hex Bit or large Crescent Wrench
Magnetic Tool (optional)
Hammer
Flat wood block
Wheel Bearings Race Seating Tools (Optional)
Gloves
Paper towels, preferably Shop Towels
Parts:
Set3 Wheel Bearing & Race Set (one set for each wheel)
Here is the link to the Timken Set3 Bearings used in this video:
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Set6 Wheel Bearing & Race Set (one set for each wheel)
Here is the link to the Timken Set6 Bearings used in this video:
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Wheel Bearing Seal (one seal for each wheel)
Here is the link to the wheel bearing seal used in this video:
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Wheel Bearing Grease (high temp)
Here is the link to the wheel bearing grease used in this video:
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[@CulusMagnus]

Came here through Peter Ralston.

[@UrAWizard]

yeah not sure why this is in the playlist lmao. Will this help me become enlightened?

[@CulusMagnus]

@@UrAWizard What really is a chevy astro van front wheel bearing?

[@pursuitofspirit]

@@CulusMagnus lol 😂

[@MazenSchamich]

yeah, same :D :D :D

[@MazenSchamich]

@@UrAWizard probably :D

[@Spitfireseven]

This is a great video and a perfect demonstration of how this task is done.

[@spookledrealhard7154]

No way i just watched this man hand tighten a rotor with an adjustable wrench…. This man straight mechanikin

[@benische]

Very straight forward, super helpful!

[@danthurber2772]

Thanks!

[@smokerslounge8880]

sir i owe you a beer or 2

[@joshbigman1745]

Thankyou so much, appreciate it.

[@dylanpeterson8680]

Thank you so much

[@Maxinator11-11]

Always wondered what was underneath the tire.

[@frankrivers1340]

Buen video.

[@treslongwell1332]

Thanks you answered my question, which Timken sets to get. It's set 6 and set 3

[@twintipnation2758]

I own a 1996 Astro van AWD. On my van there is a large axle bolt and nut on the front axle. In your video it seems to be just a cap... Will I still be able to replace/repack the wheel bearings? Or do I need to replace the whole hub?

[@idk-sx3th]

This is the most enlightening shit ive ever seen

[@magnus2230]

2003-2005 is different and AFAIK you must replace the entire hub assembly. I did both of my fronts. Rears can replace just the bearings though.

[@MINUTEDIYVIDEOS]

Thank you very much! :)

[@tvoh2299]

Good 저도 해보겠습니다~~^_^

[@YourMetaYugioh]

Should I replace all at the same time

[@francowao1191]

Cuales son las medidas de las piezas por favor

[@metal422life]

Okay I just did my wheel bearing I only did one side because getting too late out and I am cold. But took it for a spin and I am positive I must have done something wrong. Because my issues are even worse now than they were before. I also greased all the grease fitting with the grease gun and it feels like my tires going to pop off now

[@cr112784]

Did u fix it figure it out on ur own

[@metal422life]

@@cr112784 I had a tie rod that was practically loose on the other side and I think I put on the spindle nut too loose so I would definitely recommend looking up the specs for a torque wrench and tightening it to proper tightness

[@jimmysoto9617]

Will this be the same on a ‘05 Astro?

[@TimHaunFishing]

no

[@lumontavo7584]

Do you have a rear wheel drive bearing video?

[@cr112784]

Did u find one

[@bodeine454]

It's been a long time since I've done bearings like this but if I remember correctly you're not supposed to grease the axle or inner races of the bearings. I think those are supposed to be installed dry so that the inner race doesn't spin on the axle.

[@edgrrickett140]

I just finished watching and you comment on greasing the axle. Both races should have to be hammered on with a drift punch and need to be tighter than heck connecting to the rotor. If they aren't the rotor is expanded and warped and is not reusable. He showed that with one of the rotors. the race spun on it.

[@bodeine454]

@@edgrrickett140 I'm talking about the part of the bearing that makes contact with the axle, the part that slides on, I believe those are supposed to be dry along with the axle. I think you're referring to the races that get pressed into the rotor which the bearings ride up against. I think we're talking about two different things.

[@edgrrickett140]

@@bodeine454 Yeah I was talking about the races, you're talking about the inner bearing carrier. So wow, no grease on the outside of the inner carriers of the bearings OR the axle correct? Well, that makes sense, we don't want that carrier spinning around the axle. the bearing is what's supposed to be spinning. The reason I'm checking into it is I'm getting ready to do this on my Astro. I hope the new races don't spin in the old rotor. I'll have to get new rotors then. they're only 90 bucks each.

[@bodeine454]

@@edgrrickett140 I got brand new Chinese rotors and ceramic pads with new races already installed and new Timken bearings for way less than that and they've performed very well.

[@Spitfireseven]

Gotta have grease. That's exactly why this is done.

[@meyawabdulaziz3863]

that inner bearing is what must be causing that clicky sound ...as it goes away when i apply brake gently i can hear it with my window open

[@trentlowe6767]

NEVER loosen castle nuts to align for the cotter pin

[@atimothystaples1]

Why did you do this without sound? That is so not cool

[@raybin2086]

Too fast. Slow it down a little it so we can see whats going on

[@bentonsdiscounttires8588]

Why did you speed up the video? To me this video is useless for someone that is new to repairing wheel bearings. Slow Down!!!

[@TheLennonw]

Set playback speed to .25%

[@jmm1000]

There are millions of other slow ones. This one is great for those looking for faster - plus, theres always the pause button.