Chevy Malibu - Wheel Bearing replacement

[@fantasyfootballdragon5095]

Changing my Malibu wheel bearings today . Go Steelers

[@hyr0llr]

good luck on your repair. let me know how it goes.

[@kayhanshaheen]

That is very clear and very helpful.

[@tburrows357]

Probably one of the best quality and detailed and easy to follow “How-To” video i have seen yet. Great work

[@hyr0llr]

thanks. i really appreciate it.

[@paintingandlife4288]

If you’re going to beat the axle, put the nut back on flush with the end so u don’t mess the threads up

[@hyr0llr]

This is a soft blow , so no harm. But yes, that is good practice.

[@jessstrunk6102]

Great Video man!! About to do my 1st GM Frt hub on a young single girls Malibu. Mech quoted her $450 to do this! Much Appreciate the info. Looks pretty straight forward and only corrosion will cause issues. I have a large 2 jaw puller I may try to push that axle off the hub... or hub off the axle shaft.

[@hyr0llr]

Thanks man. and good luck on the job. Always nice if you can help someone save some money lol.

[@DaymDot]

450 when the parts not even a hundred is crazy

[@lostsoul3154]

Very clear video, probably the best on Y.T. Getting ready to replace my LF hub.

[@jimmywoo7875]

Saturdays mission lol

[@scooters_z2817]

Thanks for the video...and Go Steelers

[@DanInAlabama]

I'm about to do mine now. Should be a huge savings over taking it to a shop. Great video!

[@mrwrong369]

Just a heads up for anyone else out there getting ready to do this... He said his axle nut takes a 35mm deep socket, however mine takes a 36mm. Also the axle nuts are apparently designed to "crimp" onto the spindle when torqued to spec and a new one only costs around 6 bucks. Also, the torque specs are 85 ft/lbs for the 3 hub mount bolts. And 159 ft/lbs for the axle nut. Idk how much it may very by year and whatnot but the info I provided is for an 06 Malibu LT, 3.5L. Also, something valuable I learned while working on said malibu is that the 8th character of your VIN is your 'engine code' and can be used to help you find the correct parts for your specific vehicle. For example my engine code is: 8. Which represents a 3.5L, RPO LX9. Good luck✌🏼

[@JonnyAbs-0]

good vid. the inside of that rotor is toast!

[@chasetuttle2121]

I put the dust shield back on backwards...back to square 1.

[@hyr0llr]

time stamp? i reviewed it but i put it on how it came off

[@chasetuttle2121]

@@hyr0llr I just edited for clarification! I was just out in the garage replacing my bearings and put it on backwards. I figured things out, just took a while. Your video was very helpful, thanks!

[@hyr0llr]

@@chasetuttle2121 oh gotcha lol. Thank you.

[@dougmercer9325]

That rotor looks like a problem on the inside I believe the front brakes may be a problem as well 😳

[@hyr0llr]

yeah they were bad for sure. i cant remember if i replaced them after this. videos a few years old.

[@jeremygarcia5520]

I have the same car replaced the rotor an caliper and brakes on the front but I drive for a while and the whole wheel gets hot and smells. Could this be the wheel bearing or the brake hose? Great Video btw

[@hyr0llr]

i would assume it is the wheel bearing if you replaced the calipers. Did you put fresh grease on the slide pins on the caliper bracket?

[@jeremygarcia5520]

@@hyr0llr 3 years later and I KZbin wheel bearing found your responded. It turned out to be the brake hose that runs to the line.

[@shawniethomas2921]

where did you get the new wheel bearing, becuz im looking for that for my 2015 malibu

[@hyr0llr]

honestly, i dont remember where i got these since it was long ago, probably the autozone/advance auto judging by the box. But if you arent in a rush, i just ordering online from rockauto. You can find the same brands that the stores carry for cheaper

[@adhdlivingyourdreams9515]

Hey what are the differences in steps back to front bearing changes?

[@hyr0llr]

i would assume it is easier in the rear since there is no axle. but i have no hands on experience with the rears.

[@mikeholland8968]

Awesome video!

[@chrisgaddis6696]

What size socket did you use in the wheel hub nut?

[@hyr0llr]

i dont remmeber off the top of my head but online it says 36mm.

[@22addict40]

35mm

[@williamtustin4490]

How do you know when they are bad?

[@hyr0llr]

usually makes a humming or grinding(if really bad) that matches the speed of the car

[@williamtustin4490]

@@hyr0llr sounds like an airplane. Matches speed of the car.

[@hyr0llr]

@@williamtustin4490 lol like a loud whistle? never heard that. but if coming from your wheels than it probably is the wheel bearing. check to pads and rotors first making sure its not draggin.

[@williamtustin4490]

@@hyr0llr thank you

[@hyr0llr]

@@williamtustin4490 you are welcome.

[@delfinomendoza6011]

Yo no mire que sacara el wheel berring

[@hyr0llr]

cambie the wheel bearing Assembly. no nomas el wheel bearing. sorry for the bad spanish.

[@dhermosillo09]

Never use a power drill to take out the bolts 😑 good way to cross thread it

[@hyr0llr]

you can not crossthread something while taking out as you say.