How to Replace Wheel Bearing 99-13 Chevy Silverado 1500 Truck

1A Auto shows you how to repair, install, fix, change or replace broken, worn, or vibrating rear axle bearing. This video is applicable to the 00,01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, Chevy Suburban, or Silverado pickup truck; or GMC Yukon, or Sierra
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[@chargerman426]

I would HIGHLY suggest removing the fill plug first! Reason being if you can't remove the fill plug you won't be able to get any new fluid in and your truck/suv is now sitting wherever you started this job at until you can drill and tap a new hole for a fill plug.

[@kcroc44]

You can always buy the cover that has the drain/fill hole as well!!!

[@jpsmooth1948]

He cracked yo head with that one 😆

[@jimbradley727]

I bought the shiny thick edged diff cover with the plug in it...still filled on the diff plug hole so as not to break the seal on cover..but correct on loosening bolt if diff cover has no fill...

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[@andremora424]

Great stuff to educate yourself, for that we thank you 1A Auto . Keep up the repair videos !

[@danitawalker5077]

I love it. They give you a clear understanding of what is to be done.

[@mrnonpc9885]

Enjoyed seeing the step by step instructions. The one thing I found humorous is putting on a a new differential cover on a rusted out car like that.

[@davechapman1371]

Great videos every time. I did this in my garage in about 2 hours. 👏🏻

[@olchev]

Great channel for DIY repairs or even those that just want to be better educated about their automobile. A great addition to this would be the diagnosis portion that indicates when the bearing would be bad. There are several methods besides hearing it. Also the fact that I see you replaced the axle in this video which often is the case depending on how bad the bearing is or was.

[@JohnGray-ob2mk]

This is a very informative in helping me tackle this issue. Thanks

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I subscribe because you explain and show, everything it has to be done to fix or replace and it's in regular English not no confusion proper terms or stuff like that thanks again

[@victormaxwell1919]

Love your guys's videos really does help a lot of people especially the older ones

[@hamzafouli6482]

I'm a mechanic but believe me I have fun watching you guys doing the right job. the other day somebody called me and he said to me that he was trying to replace the wheel bearing by watching your videos but he doesn't know how to pull the bearing out hhhh he showed me this video that he was using to replace it. the job is done and his car is running perfect and the noise went away. Good Luck Guys.

[@1AAuto]

+Hamza Fouli thanks for the kind words! It's always good to hear that people appreciate our videos, and that they're able to use them to get job done right. Thanks for taking the time to comment. For anyone else who might be doing this job, we carry the parts shown in the video on our website. Order from us and we'll cover the shipping. Here's a link: www.1aauto.com/wheel-bearing-rear-pair/i/1ashs00736?KZbin&CTA%20Comment&ATony

[@winzolatrafton658]

Excellent video, thanks for being super thorough.

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[@ginoramirez123]

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[@James225]

Love the videos, but one thing I would add is to begin each repair video with common symptoms that you may encounter that led you to the particular repair. Thanks.

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[@lourvg]

If you're only replacing the seal and or bearing, skip the step of removing the caliper from it's bracket, just remove 2 bolts for bracket and pull as complete assembly.

[@tomcarbone8158]

excellent video. I have a 2002 suburban that needs them both changed. Just wanted to check if there was anything "special" on this vehicle. Looks like you covered it all. The only things I will do differently is drain the oil first using the drain plug and have the bearings in my freezer all night so they go in easier. Going to watch Houston tie up the series tonight.

[@commaquasi8899]

Also applies to 02-06 Avalanche 1500. Great tutorials. Very helpful and very appreciated. Thank you and keep them coming!

[@mrdiyguy123]

I always enjoy watching your videos. Excellent information. FYI - @12:40, many GM diffs should not be full to overflowing the fill hole. My 2001 Tahoe and I think my 06 sierra specify full fluid level is 15mm below the bottom of the fill hole.

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[@bababooey7576]

great instruction! I would have thought there would have been new bolts in with the new diff cover? Or it really wasn't a big deal, the existing ones.

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Nice descriptions of each step along the way!!

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[@walterdavis377]

Check for PROPER gear lube level as this video is not correct! If you fill it to the top of the fill hole it will take almost double of the gear lube required and it will mostly fill the axle housing and will cavitate and blow past the seals. The aftermarket cover has a correct level fill plug that will not make you fill the entire axle housing with gear lube. The plug is in fact a fill hole but not a fill to the top hole.

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Thank yours guys video help me a lot .....thank you again

[@laurapolk2560]

Thanks Don... I'll be buying my axles from you guys.

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+Laura Polk Glad to hear it. Please let us know how the repair comes out! 1aauto.com 888-844-3393

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[@dalecoulter7692]

Another great job & video !!

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[@valentinoalvarado2395]

Can you send a link to wear I could get a bearing puller thing. Also the Diff gaskets, and bearing seal?

[@jtorres698]

excellent job thank you thank you

[@barryparr4659]

First of all, I love your videos.Rear axle removal to replace seal and bearingsGood morning. I'm working on my 2005 Cadillac escalade awd esv. Went to change rear axle seals and bearings and axles will not pull out. I pulled the pin and c clips out in differential. Still feels like c clips are on. Axles should pull out. Watched several videos and researched this procedure. Only found results for suburban and no cadillac escalade. Am I missing something or do I need to start slamming a slide hammer and axle puller? The videos show that once the c clips are out the axles should just pull out. I did have to bang on axles at wheel end to get c clips out. Was shy by about 1/16th inch.

[@axkoula7851]

I can't comment on the procedure since there must be a total of 50 silverados and tahoes in my country, as I am from Greece. However it is refreshing to see a mechanic working without gloves! Every time I tried they only lasted 5 minutes before taking them off and I have the scars to prove it. Such a lovely new plate, it is a shame you didn't run to the hardware store to pick up some new galvanized bolts. It seems wrong that you have to use a 12 mm anything on an american vehicle :D

[@aleeking1]

Great tutorial !!!

[@DJ32244]

Nice video! What Name brand of bearing tool did you use?

[@fresh55n9ne]

Excellent video.

[@michaeltretina]

Great video! Is this the same for a 2007 Avalanche? Would I be able to do this in my driveway with jack stands?

[@colinwallyboy9829]

Great video. What was the torque on the nut inside the diff?

[@608garage8]

the beginning of video about blew my ear drums out. had it on full blast and ear buds in lmfao.

[@yogibear7190]

Good job...enjoyed !!!

[@israelnemitz8323]

Awesome video!

[@desertman3]

Once again you guys have done an excellent job of educating me! I have one question. What should I torque the differential filler cap/plug to, once the lubricant has been replaced? Thanks again!

[@1AAuto]

+Steven Miller Thanks for watching. If any of our viewers needs to make this repair we carry the wheel bearings shown in this video on our website. We also offer free shipping and a lifetime warranty. Here's a link to them www.1aauto.com/wheel-bearing-rear-pair/i/1ashs00736?KZbin&CTA%20Comment&ATony

[@desertman3]

What should I torque the differential filler cap/plug to, once the lubricant has been replaced?

[@angelbenavides5784]

@@desertman3 did they ever reply back?

[@dandanscienceman]

Great video step by step. What skill level would you guys rate this job. My 19 y/o son recently bought a Tahoe and this is one of the jobs we are considering we are competent with tools but a little nervous about it.

[@WBOS72]

Another great video!

[@1AAuto]

+WBOS72 Thanks for the feedback!

[@THOMASS_P]

ok...thank you for the confidence I suppose lol...going outside to do my 2001 s10 rear bearing now. wish me luck

[@THOMASS_P]

ok thank you! I was able to replace the wheel bearings! no major issues. just needed up one wheel bearing because I thought my pull out tool was made to drive them in also. I went back to AutoZone to rent the actual interchangeable hammer heads and they then gave me a free bearing for my efforts. everything id back together. I would note that if your rotors are old, the parking brake gets stuck as there is about a quarter inch of the rotor that's past the parking break. So mine being semi old had bubbled up with rust on this quarter inch line that the parking brake had to go over, alot of leverage prying is the trick for me. All went back together and now the deceleration rumble from 70-60 is completely gone. ...and my backs gone lol

[@Rue187]

Great video fellas

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[@owentimo]

That's a huge slide hammer, where do you get one like that. As usual, another helpful video! Thx

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+paul dow Thank you for the feedback!

[@moabfool]

I saw another video that said the orientation of the bearing was important. Correct me if I'm wrong, but I'm assuming the stamped numbers on the bearing face out.

[@DoItWithDave]

Is this the same procedure for replacing rear bearings on a 2000 Chevy Asrto?

[@cup_and_cone]

Is the rear diff output yolk that connects to the driveshaft lubricated from the diff oil, or does it have its own sealed bearings? I've got 300k on one of these diffs and wonder if the yolk needs any attention.

[@michaeltretina]

Would this procedure be the same for 2007 Avalanche? Also, you showed one side wheel bearing. Is it the same for the other side? C clip in the differential? Thanks for the vids, they are great!

[@etherdarc7645]

Do bent axle shafts also cause knocking sounds? I have a 2007 silverado and when I brake the driver side rear brakes make a knocking sound, I checked it and everything looked good, until I let the shaft spin and it had wobble to it.

[@gunsofsteele]

FYI my 09 Avalanche ls has abs wheels speed sensor ring assemblies or reluctor assemblies installed inside the axle case which go in before the bearing and seal. The slide hammer bearing puller I used would not fit between the bearing & reluctor. I tried going past the reluctor & whammying it but the bearing would not budge. Ended up forcing the puller between the bearing & reluctor which chingered the reluctor. 2 new reluctor assy. = $84 OEM part # 15286384

[@chuffman24]

Is it standard practive to by a new bearing seal too or are those usually in good shape/reusuable?

[@jorgekilluh99]

Hey guys need todo a video on how to change the rear shocks on the suburban and the springs!

[@1AAuto]

We will keep this repair in mind for the Suburban for future videos. Thank you 1aauto.com 888-844-3393

[@TralfazConstruction]

How are those C-clips retained? They seem to come out so easily. Is there just a bit of expansion under tension as they are in position in that groove at the end of the axle? Thank you.

[@steved8714]

2 things, remove the drain plug first, if you get that far and it can't come loose you're screwed. Also get new diff cover bolts, it's a few bucks and will save you if you do any other diff servicing or work in the future.

[@1AAuto]

+Steve D Thanks for the feedback!

[@albertoherreros9087]

Just replace the diff cover with one that has an oil plug. if you cant get that drain plug out

[@WJLX3D]

Does the axle have to be re-greased? Also, I have wheel spacers on mine. Can I still leave the spacers and rotor on?

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[@zacharysharpsteen1237]

Is it different at all for the other side? Or the same c clip?

[@JorgeMoreno-bm2oz]

The easiest way to pull out the "C" retainer at 6:35 is to put the truck in neutral and spin the prop shaft until the access hole is pointing down, then just wiggle the retainer with a screw driver and it falls right out.

[@duramax78]

May I ask sir why you didn't use impact wrench.?

[@dillionmcdonald263]

@A1auto please help me in knowing the right size bearing puller kit and bearing driver kit for 2002 Tahoe with 8.5in rear axle bearing?

[@rcastillon1]

It's obvious you guys are covering several topics but through the magic of video you're able to break out each piece individually into separate videos eg. Brakes, Rear Backing plate replacement and even parking brake. But can you tell me this, how long is the procedure for just the rear axle seal and bearing replacement process? Thanks

[@1AAuto]

It may take you a couple of hours to replace them.

[@googleuser1748]

Great video. Looks like I won’t be able to do this at home.

[@johnfranks7383]

Did you ever get it done at home? And I’m gonna rent out a bearing puller from oreileys when I do it

[@poppeepete1471]

Thanks, this was step by step for me. One suggestion: a little less time on the obvious bolts, i.e. removing lug nuts & brake calipers, and more on the fine detail of the 8mm bolt and plug inside the differential housing. Some pro tips on how to do it and what to watch for would be greatly appreciated. Also, my Envoy is a 2000 and the backing dust plates & emergency brake fittings were rotted (don't think rotor had been off in the 18 years on the road) and guidance here would be good, too. The differential oil was just a sludge patch, and did not flow when the bolts were removed. Thanks for your channel, best auto repair hints I've found for my Envoy.

[@jacobnewtron9635]

What I like to do is use the old bearing as the driver to install the new one, I bust all the rollers out and zip cut across the outer race then tack weld it to a pipe and hammer the new one in, the zip cut allows the old race to compress and pull out nicely when the new race is seated fully :)

[@dubblyewjay1133]

Excellent advice. Would you know whether our 2002 Chev Tahoe rear axle shaft can accept an axle repair bearing? The original destroyed the machined surface of the axle and all the roller bearings disintegrated. I bought a US made custom one to replace it.😉 It cost me $50 for a repair bearing so I want to do it right the first time.

[@brandonrivard5843]

I snapped off the stud while trying to remove the rear tire. do I need to pull the whole axel like in this video or is there a simpler way?

[@michaelmansfield5507]

I know this is a video about Chevy but I have a 2000 dodge 1500 Dana 44 axle. I got the c clip out but I had to bang on the axle because it would move by hand. Now I can’t remove the axle I can only get it to move about 2 inches out any suggestions on how to get the axle out. FYI I had a shop replace this same side 2 months ago.

[@RBCHOKE]

What is the part number of the bearing puller you used so that you can get the bearing out without damaging the speed sensor reluctor ring?

[@christoander5653]

Hi 1aauto , quick question on the rear wheelbearing video , i see u did one side , so how do u do the other?? Is it the same pin u pulled that would let the other side loose to pull and change or is there more to it??

[@1AAuto]

+Christo Ander Thanks for your question! The procedure would be basically the same only on the opposite side. Thanks! 1AAuto.com

[@jamesavery6671]

Would a worn rear bearing cause negative chamber ? My left rear tire looks like it has negative chamber while the other looks straight

[@artbykeenan]

can you please list the size puller you used to remove the old bearing? and do you sale it if so whats the part number?

[@1AAuto]

+Karl Keenan Thanks for watching! We do not actually carry that puller, but a lot of auto part stores have rental programs for these kind of specialty tool. They will come with a variety of sizes included with the rental in most cases! 1aauto.com

[@TWOLDRTURD1]

Is this the same process for a 93-2002 Chevrolet Camaro?

[@logankincade661]

Why did you reuse the Raggedy Rusted Worn Assed Out Old Bolts with a New Diff cover?? It is only $3 max to replace them. Just an OCD question but GREAT video and thank you for it

[@gearwolf9170]

I have a 2000 gmc sierra 2500. It's not an HD and i have a rear seal out. I'm going to replace the bearings and race on it too. So I'm wondering a couple thing is there a seal behind where the bearing will go and also what size bearing will i need there are 2 options 9.5 and 10.5? Or how would i be able to find this out without tearing it down first?

[@keithnelson5295]

More than likely a 9 and 1/2. The 10 and 1/2 for use on the one tons

[@afabre93]

Is this the same for mine? I have 10' 1500 silverado, and it has drum brakes in the rear

[@lowebody]

I have been trying to replace rear wheel bearing on 2015 Chevy Silverado 1500 4x4 and they will not budge. I have the bearing puller like that one and broke it trying to pull the bearing. Any ideas how to unfreeze it?

[@oralwayne7273]

No I did not change the bearing or the axle but now I will have to now after 3 seals

[@DHandyFamily]

How did you turn the dif with the pin out without dropping the spider gears?

[@nickonickster1]

Do you have to loctite the pin? Ive seen people post that comment a lot

[@hazlotumismoconramirezdoit191]

How to know if you have to replace just the wheel bearing or all the differential.

[@jimkihn1475]

TY gentlemen , very helpful.. Hope when I fix mine it will be easy laying under the truck ..

[@jmj_d5207]

Can a messed upe wheel bearing lock the tire

[@caparrosjoseph3292]

Chevy trailblazer LTZ 4,2 L6. Thanks.

[@bernardfrith1833]

good vid but i did not see any neversieze applied to any bolts?

[@rogerrobinson2869]

Thank you

[@alfredcasias1412]

What was the problem? How did you k m ow it needed to be replaced? Was there any noises, knocking or whirring?

[@pyro2395]

would a 2009 half ton silverado be similar to this or did they change anything?

[@1AAuto]

We have a video for this application. Here's a link to the rear wheel bearings for your 2009 Chevy Silverado 1500 on our website, and also a video to go along with them. Hope this helps you out. www.1aauto.com/2009-chevy-silverado-1500-rear-wheel-bearings-and-hubs/y-mo-c/2009-1716-67?KZbin&KZbin&ATony