How to change front hub (wheel bearing) on 5.9 cummins

[@gabeo9474]

I would like to add a few tips based on my own experience that may be helpful for others who do this job in the future:: - The power steering method that others have mentioned is very useful in cases where the hub is really stuck. You can look up KZbin videos detailing how it works, and it's pretty simple. - I recommend spinning the axle nut on upside down until it is flush with the end of the axle before hammering directly against it. This prevents seriously damaging the threads or mushrooming the end. - I usually don't worry too much about torquing every single bolt exactly to spec, but I think the axle nut is one where it's important so that the bearing is properly loaded, so here it is: AXLE NUT TORQUE PROCEDURE: 1. Tighten castle (axle) nut to 132 ft*lbs (179 N·m) 2. Rotate axle at least 5 times to seat the wheel bearing 3. Tighten castle (axle) nut to a final torque of 263 ft*lbs (356 N·m) 4. Align slots in castle (axle) nut with cotter pin hole by turning to the next available slot and install cotter pin

[@bdjm8595]

Good job on the bearing change out!! To make these bearings last much longer or maybe indefinitly, pull the ABS sensor out once the bearing assembly is installed and take your grease gun, press it into the ABS hole and pump extra grease into the bearing. It seems that the bearing manufacturers don't use much grease (planned failure?!?) Thanks for the excellent vid, happy trails !!!

[@darkirondiesel]

Hey buddy great idea! Thanks

[@tatevalentino9331]

instablaster.

[@DATBAYOUBOY504]

Just changed both front hubs on my 2014 ram 6.7 Cummings 4x4 and now my ABS light and Traction control light on. Both hubs and wires are brand new out of the box. Any idea what it can be? I never had a light problem before changing them.

[@bdjm8595]

@@DATBAYOUBOY504 Find someone with a scanner that can tell you what wheel is at fault. Probably a bad wheel speed sender.

[@bjordan429]

Thanks for not skipping the hard part with the hammer.

[@Stopher300WM]

Bought a 3/4 socket wrench for this purpose about 15 years ago and luckily have only used it a few times. Torque specks on the hub bolts is 150 ft lbs. Great video man! I really like the channel

[@zackarysalazar7296]

This is the second video that is going to help me with my truck! Your content is legit thanks a lot

[@IH8CA]

"If you really want, you can look can look up a torque spec" - Hub nut is 263 ft. lbs. Awesome video, thanks man! Love all your content.

[@chadmayfield3470]

What size is hub nut

[@nateb5841]

Power steering works as a great hydraulic press, I learned that the hardway

[@masanvickers2737]

I haven’t even watched the whole video but I dig the content man. Cheers from Sherwood Park, Alberta 🤙🏽

[@darkirondiesel]

Thanks buddy! I appreciate it 👊🏻

[@russellkeast8993]

Edmonton here too. Good stuff

[@ExcileStudios]

Instead of hammering the wheel bearing to get it out I’ve always just put a socket in between one of the bolts and the axle housing and use the power steering to pop it out

[@darkirondiesel]

Ya I mentioned that in the video, I’ve used power steering as a last resort.

[@jeffmockus5400]

​@@darkirondiesel I'm lazy. I use it as a first resort!

[@krisf5247]

Great video man as always! I’d love to see a ball joint video too👍🏻

[@darkirondiesel]

I hate doing ball joints haha but if I do them I’ll film it!

[@donald4416]

Hey thanks for video help my friends bearing just went out after trip run and in my driveway and that's all it went, "lucky" So now it's getting fixed but it's got torx head bolt instead of 6- point bolt Lovely.

[@policronia]

Made it look easy man 👍 had to do both on my 2008 and I was ready to light a match and walk away. Great content as always.

[@darkirondiesel]

Hahah thanks buddy

[@bennyburns77]

Did both of mine couple months ago, wish I had this video at the time lol good stuff bro

[@mc1992]

Awesome video. Need more stuff to break on your truck for the easy content ideas 💡

[@darkirondiesel]

😂 yes exactly

[@wilmamcdermott3065]

Torque is crucial as it preloads your brg

[@mdmwelding3189]

Great video bro doing mine tomorrow just got the wobble wobble to it

[@DirectCurrent4u]

I will be doing mine next month! Nice Job! Really love Your Cummins content!...👍

[@JeffRigney]

Have you ever heard of a hub bolt coming loose? Thanks for the video!!

[@robertlittle2429]

When hammering on axle, it's best to place nut on shaft before hand!

[@danielmurray580]

Hey, love the color of your truck. Do you have a paint code or just the name of it thanks love the content.

[@beleg1437]

How many clicks on your 03? I replaced mine on my 05 at 100k thinking it was a good preventative maintenance. Then was told by a mechanic that they can last up to 500k? Glad I kept the original hubs.

[@beleg1437]

My upper links for the bds long arm 6" lift don't have that bend in them. I had to cut off the outer half of the upper frame bracket on my 05 for clearance.

[@mikerostine6253]

I have big tires on stock aluminum wheels on my truck is that the reason these wheel bearings go out so quick? I don't think I have 70,000 on my truck yet

[@lucasvanvondel7347]

I have a 2wd does that makes any difference?

[@albertzink69]

What size socket was it to take the four bolts out to get the spindle bearing out

[@nombr]

Good video man! I have a 16 f350, would I also jack if you from the middle of the diff and then place axle stands on both sides like you did ?

[@darkirondiesel]

Yup it would be the same since they both have solid front axles. A duramax would be different though because it has independent suspension

[@aarongosselin5138]

Use the power steering with a socket put pressure on the bearing from the back and hit with hammer it will push out easy

[@JimmieABES]

Nice job man 👍🏼 making it all look easy

[@darkirondiesel]

Thanks buddy!

[@benbautistajr4003]

Hey bro, will there be a squeaking as well if the bearing is bad??

[@darkirondiesel]

No not a squeaking sound, should be a grinding or scraping sound if anything

[@cargotoolshop5319]

Good job but put the inner u joint up and down the outer u-joint front to back turn the wheel either way put a socket between the axle housing and the outer u joint and turn the wheel back in it pushes the wheel bearing out you can start the truck and use the power steering and then do a little tiny Taffy tap tap with a hammer caught everything with anti-seize when done for future so it is easy to work on putting loctite on the threads does keep the rust off the threads

[@brenteason9891]

Another great video!! If someone “dislikes” this one, they just suck :)

[@darkirondiesel]

Ya someone did dislike it, I wanna know why!

[@brenteason9891]

@@darkirondiesel Maybe they were expecting a Ford or GM video? Your dog always tries to steal the show.

[@Nickdd1974]

How those been running? how many miles on them

[@stix6brent]

You should have used the socket method along with the vehicles power steering system to press the old hub out

[@jw7037]

The first thing I do after I take the wheel off, is take the litter tie rod out if the knuckle..then I loosen the wheel hub bolts and you just tap them with a little pecker, after taking off the big axle stud bolt...simple job once you use these steps..also leave the tie rod bolt on the thread while u tap it out

[@Prariedog]

Great video, thanks for sharing

[@darkirondiesel]

Anytime!

[@WetSpinners]

To make this go A LOT easier, get a small punch. Loosen the 4 bolts on the back side, place the punch on the head of the loose bolt. Start the truck and have a helper turn the wheel slowly, use the steering as a hydraulic press. This will save you about an hour of beating your head against a wall.

[@m35.9ms6]

Very comprehensive thx!

[@brentmcmahon8188]

Don’t you ever put locking hubs on your trucks ?

[@destryburnett5842]

Do you add any grease inside the assembly or is there enough from the factory

[@darkirondiesel]

No I don’t add any grease it’s a sealed bearing

[@destryburnett5842]

Thank you

[@edwardharris7080]

You can remove the ABS sensor and pump grease through that hole. Spin the hub and give it a few pumps until you can feel some resistance in the hub. If you service them like this they will last a very long time.

[@matthewg1887]

Thanks for the video bud

[@darkirondiesel]

Anytime!

[@bigcat8189]

Are those homemade mud flaps or did you buy them somewhere?

[@darkirondiesel]

I bought them, they are called husky liners

[@Luna-dt1nt]

Verry helpfull video man

[@baps1137]

What would ya recommend SKF or Timken?

[@JP-xg8cd]

I would go Timken, I did on my truck no regrets

[@darkirondiesel]

Both are great options in my opinion

[@coreycrane308]

SHORT SOCKET WITH A EXTENSION ON THE FRAME OR SOMETHING START ER UP AND CRANK THE WHEEL HUB OFF

[@916toy]

Lol you said beating it off

[@beleg1437]

What are your thoughts on using the steering box to press the unit bearing out when you will be reinstalling it and don't want to damage it with a hammer?

[@austin3626]

3:42 Me too buddy meeeeee too.

[@johnroethel5527]

That came out way to easy, not fair. lol

[@markreynolds9570]

A 5.9 doesnt have wheel bearings, the truck does.

[@darkirondiesel]

Duh, but guys will search “change wheel bearing on 5.9 Cummins”

[@markreynolds9570]

Still a great channel Thanks

[@aaronwilcox6417]

Can't believe you didn't torque that hub bearing unit and then callout the torque spec for the tire. Isn't it important to torque and load that bearing

[@RobertKohut]

Nice!! :-)

[@wilmamcdermott3065]

Cant repack brgs any more

[@angrygnome4779]

Man, you’re doing it the Amish way. Just wedge a extension behind it start it up and use the power steering pump to push it off.

[@wilmamcdermott3065]

I change wheel brgs at 100 thousand k

[@tnasty9017]

And both sides at same time too right!!

[@wilmamcdermott3065]

Should have cleaned it up better

[@jasonfarnsworth5880]

Dude, have you ever heard of a brass hammer they make them specifically for this reason so you don’t mushroom metal parts go down and buy yourself a great big brass hammer you’ll thank me for it later come on G you better than this