How to Replace Wheel Bearing & Hub 02-09 Chevy Trailblazer

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[@yanksjmayfield]

I was able to get all the tools in order and complete both left and right in under 3 hours thanks to this instruction video, it made my life so much easier...... thank you!

[@D.heARTist]

Welp…I’m not an everyday mechanic. I do the basics to my truck. Brakes n rotors, oil changes, tire change n rotation, fixing battery issues, censors…u get the point….but my main point to my comment is that I’ve been fixing my ‘05 Trailblazer on my own to save a few bucks with bigger jobs for the past couple years. Now I can put hub bearings on the list of things I fixed/changed myself 👍🏽. This vid was very clear n straight to the friggin point to help me continue to do so n save a dollar or two. So thank u! Highly appreciated n keep up the good work. Btw….Liked n followed.

[@candismccall3597]

Thank you I have used several of your videos to fix my Rainer my self and it saves me a lot of money and I am a female

[@johng5440]

This was the most ambitious repair I have ever tried on my 2005 Trailblazer and I couldn't have done it without your video. You made every step of the repair work clear and concise. Another mechanic working at the public garage I was using gave the advice of keeping the nut on the axle prior to hitting it with the hammer which was good advice as it took more than a dozen blows on each side to loosen the axle from the wheel hub.

[@1AAuto]

+John Ganley Thanks for watching. If any of our viewers needs to make this repair, we carry the auto repair part shown in this video on our website. Here is a link to them www.1aauto.com/1A/wheel-bearing-hub-front/Chevy/Trailblazer?KZbin&CTA+Comment&Z13Qet234c

[@Chukkie1967]

excellent video... the only thing I would suggest different is that a person that is inexperienced should keep the nut on the axle when hitting it or use a center punch so that you don't strike it and graze off and damage threads on axle. other than that, again your videos are very detailed and informative. I have recommended them to a few people already.

[@sampull2559]

Awesome video. I just did my wife's 2006 Trailblazer and this was a great help to me as I had never done one of these before. Unfortunately, you were out of stock on the hub assembly that I needed but I will make a purchase from you in the future as my way of saying thank you. BTW... I am the one guy who needed to hit the assembly more than one time to get it off.

[@TitleTownStacker]

Can't thank you enough for the video. I was able to replace the Wheel Bearings and install new rotors and pads on my moms 06 Trailblazer... Cheers

[@BIGTAGGART]

So I have a bad wheel bearing so they sell just the whole hub assembly so no need to press out and in a new bearing??

[@MBrain77]

This guys videos are top notch. He has helped alot. Yes he made a mistake. It is a 36mm. Other than that all his stuff is spot on.

[@skyhigh6]

I just wanted to thank you for all the information you provide, it has saved me literally thousands of dollars. I purchased a 04 Trailblazer about 1 year ago, this SUV has been nothing but trouble from day one. I have literally rebuilt the car front to back. It seems that my wife (who now drives it) tells me daily there is another caution light on, check engine, check garages etc. But it wasn't until I had a doctor appointment I notice that the car had a terrible grinding noise coming from the front of the car. Her solution to the problem was turning the radio on loud enough to drown out the noise. it turned out to be the passenger side wheel bearing hub. It was so worn out I had to beat it off with a 3-pound hammer.

[@1AAuto]

+Sky “skyhog” High We're really glad to be able to help you save some money and get your repairs done. Start ordering your parts from us and you'll be saving even more! ;) Really though, it's great to hear that our work is making your life easier. Sorry to hear about that blazer. Every once in a while you just get a car that turns out to be a real lemon. Glad you were able to find that bearing though before it turned into an accident! Sometimes a heavy hammer is exactly the sort of "persuasion" an old part needs to comply lol! Thanks for watching! 1aauto.com?KZbin&CTA%20Comment&ATony 866-403-3393

[@tgardner23]

2002 GMC Envoy uses a 36mm hub socket. Excellent video. Thank you!

[@brianburkovich1886]

Thanks 1A Auto for the video tutorial. Followed it step by step and this non-mechanic changed out the part with no issues. Just a note though.... perhaps you could put a mention at the beginning of the video that if you're going to have your vehicle up on jack stands to loosen the Hub Nut before raising the vehicle. Aside from that I owe you guys. This video showed me that it's not too complicated for the novice. It gave me the confidence to tackle it on my own. Sorry to say that I needed it done quick so I got my parts from Napa. You also showed me Brake Shoe/Caliper replacement. You guys would dominate the internet if you had tutorials on all makes and models for all parts that didn't need "special" tools/ lifts or other gear. You guys are AWESOME!!!!! Your videos have saved me hundreds if not thousands of dollars at this point!!!!

[@00elboricua]

He did say that, at around 04:40

[@rudwn95]

Thank you for posting this video! I just did this same job on my 02 trailblazer ls but the only difference I came across is the axle nut socket was a 36mm not a 35mm

[@ckarnik]

Same for my '02 Bravada.

[@skyhigh6]

Watched the video on replacing the hubs, very helpful, Although, I did encounter a problem I did not expect. Recently replace my tires, evidently, the person who installed my tires rounded off one of the lug nuts so badly that the 19MM socket would not fit the lug. All the lugs were so tight that I had to use a breaker bar. Thanks, it was a hard job for a guy in his 70's. The passenger side hub was almost rust welded onto the spindle. A little liquid wrench and a three-pound hammer I finally got the hub off. But your video did HELP a lot.

[@1AAuto]

+Sky “skyhog” High We love to hear that our videos are helping people save some cash and get the repair done. That's what we're all about. It's awesome that you're still turning wrenches and enjoying the satisfaction of a job well-done in your 70's. Hate it when someone else's screw-up makes life more difficult though, don't you? That's the worst. But good work on the repair, and thanks for checking out the videos! If any of our viewers need to make this repair, we carry the part shown in this video on our website. Here's a link to them. We also offer free shipping on all orders in the US. www.1aauto.com/1A/wheel-bearing-hub-front/Chevy/Trailblazer?KZbin&CTA%20Comment&ATony

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[@jamesriley1930]

Thanks for posting this video. It helped me save my Mom a bunch of money by doing the work for her!

[@Ontarget762]

You guys are top quality. we need to hook you up with make up and a green room before you start :). Nice to see people helping others. I've worked on cars for over 30 years. Sometimes the new stuff stumps the Saturday mechanic. You guys were right on. Can't thank you enough.

[@ryanlukens9280]

Just got done doing this in the driveway, in the rain. I had the new part on hand and was planning on doing it on Saturday with better weather, but the wife called me and said it had started a wobble in the neighborhood, could I get it done tonight so she could get to work in the morning. Came here to double check removing the old assembly, mine was a little tight coming out. I had all three bolts out, but wanted to see if there was a clip or bracket holding it back. I wanted to make sure I hadn’t missed anything, and make sure it really was just stuck. The dead blow hammer didn’t get it done, but the 3 lb sledge got it loose. Buttoned it back up, did a road test and she can get to work in the morning. Thanks for the video.

[@1AAuto]

+Ryan lukens Thank you for the great reply. We love to empower our customers by showing you how-to perform your own auto repairs while installing our high quality auto parts. Have a great day! 1aauto.com

[@1AAuto]

On the 2WD model you wouldn't have them. The Trailblazer shown in the video is a 4WD model, and that nut helps to secure the axle into the hub. Hope this helps you out.

[@Thorgiersson]

I haven't read the rest of the comments so if someone has mentioned this, oh well. I am amazed that you used a metal hammer on a threaded shaft. That's a good way to damage the threads. I use a plastic dead blow or if I don't have one I will put the nut back on almost all the way and hit it (not the safest way but better than risking naked threads).

[@alancampbell9552]

Video is very helpful... nothing left to question. thank you for doing this. You guys are my auto parts store from now on!

[@1AAuto]

+Alan Campbell Thanks for the kind words. Glad to hear we could help you out. 1aauto.com 866-403-3393

[@RingZero]

I would clean all the assemblies thorougly including the knuckle flange where the hub sits on and apply some anti-sieze on all metal to metal contacts.

[@3434abab]

nice video. he should specify in the tool list at the beginning that you need a DEEP socket 35mm , that axel sticks out a lot.

[@andrewgilbreath1331]

Thanks for the video, I do most of my own mechanic work when I can but wasn't sure if I wanted to tackle this project I think I will and save myself the $485 the shop wanted to do the wheel bearing, I just did brakes a few months ago to bad I didn't realize the bearing was going bad could have saved myself some time.

[@angelm8530]

thanks for the videos you have made. its made life easier in understanding how to replace specific components.

[@1AAuto]

+Angel M Thanks for watching. If any of our viewers needs to make this repair, we carry the auto repair part shown in this video on our website. Here is a link to them www.1aauto.com/1A/wheel-bearing-hub-front/Chevy/Trailblazer?KZbin&CTA+Comment&Z13Qet234c

[@sonar4604]

Just got done doing this in the driveway, nice video.

[@1AAuto]

Congratulations on the successful repair. We're glad the video helped you out. 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/1A/wheel-bearing-hub-front/Chevy/Trailblazer?KZbin&CTA%20Comment&ATony

[@xiiixlllvlllxiiix]

Same here hardly any swearing

[@hippylong]

I can't thank you enough. the video is step by step excellent.

[@vetteman4919]

Great video - well done! Appreciate the torque specs. as you do the repair. I put a new hub on my 2007 today and all worked out well. Thanks!

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[@kidflash43]

Just got done doing this.Thank you Mike you truly are a great teacher!!!!!

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[@aarony8534]

This video was a great help. Saved me lots of time and money...Thanks

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[@Redlinesixtynine]

Thanks, Once again, very helpful. I also like the idea of anti-seize on a lot of those bolts,and the area around the hub where the wheel fits on. These aluminum wheels sometimes have a way of getting seized up on the hubs.

[@drhiii113]

Thank you for the step by step videos, I currently own a 2008 Trailblazer LT and would benefit if you could post a transmission service and flush video. Thanks again

[@stevenkelble5634]

great place to buy parts

[@LeQuacked]

Thank you so much for the videos you make you have saved me soo much money and headache with mechanics

[@erikanderson4982]

Your video was amazing! One of the best instructional videos Ive seen yet and I will definitely check your videos first from now on. Thanks!!

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[@tommielee8]

Just a friendly tip...we always tie with cord or wire, our brake caliper in order for it to not drop and potentially damage the rubber supply hose.

[@1AAuto]

+TOMMIE Lee Thanks for the tip!

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[@1AAuto]

We currently do not have an auto repair video that shows this type of repair. We'll keep this request in mind during any future repair that we may make.

[@1AAuto]

This video will show you how to replace them. We carry them on our website with free shipping. 1aauto.com 888-844-3393

[@jasperjr]

This was an excellent video. Everything was just as demonstrated,

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[@stevenkelble5634]

great video thank you

[@tde318]

Excellent service you provide with these videos, I will definitely buy my parts from you guys. Would the procedure be similar for a 2001 GMC Yukon?

[@mikelicata808]

Thanks guys.You just saved me $500.

[@1AAuto]

@cygnussbill Time wise, it should take about an hour or so per wheel. The hourly rate ranges from shop to shop.

[@sigoutdoors2013]

I hope this fixes the problem for my trailblazer. The rotor itself is being ground down and I've already checked the calipers and they work. The wheel has play in it up and down and side to side when it's lifted off the ground. Thanks for the tutorial, now I'm gonna go bust my knuckles and teach the kids a few new words their mom won't be appriciative of haha

[@1AAuto]

+Sig Outdoors A bad wheel bearing won't wear down the rotor. Rotors get worn down by pads that need to be replaced. When the pad is fully worn out, the metal backing plate is all that rubs against the rotor and it grinds the rotor away. If you do have movement in the tire as described, you need to replace the hub anyway. The side to side movement usually means your ball joints and or tie rods need replacing as well. Here's a link to a whole front end suspension kit. Order from us by 5PM and we guarantee it to ship that same day, we cover the shipping. www.1aauto.com/suspension-kit/i/1asfk02023?f=1090683&y=2002&KZbin&CTA%20Comment&ATony

[@sigoutdoors2013]

It was actually the dust shield down there causing it, it was so rusted and bent out of shape from wheeling and fishing the beach. it was causing the rubbing/grinding. Thank you for the response tho, and looking at that kit I maybe ordering parts from you guys from now on.

[@1AAuto]

It will make it easier to remove those bolts the next time you have to service the hub or brakes. It won't effect the torque settings.

[@keitho64]

Thank you for posting, very informative and glad I found your site for future purchases.

[@1AAuto]

The inline 6 and the V8 trailblazer are the same in how you remove the front wheel bearings.

[@shroomsrcool]

Does this video apply to 2wd and 4x4 or one or the other?

[@jamesklinski3890]

I find it pretty easy to tighten the axle nut to hold the new bearing in place to line up the 3 bolts that hold the bearing on

[@FortyTwoAnswerToEverything]

Nicccee! Thank you! For mine, I don't hear anything or feel anything at all until I start getting up to about 35+ MPH. Then after that, it stars vibrating and the shield beside the rotor starts rattling like cray. Time to replace the bearing hub(s)!

[@1AAuto]

+ChillCosmos Thanks for watching. If any of our viewers needs to make this repair, we carry the auto repair part shown in this video on our website. Here is a link to them www.1aauto.com/1A/wheel-bearing-hub-front/Chevy/Trailblazer?KZbin&CTA+Comment&Z13Qet234c

[@Gen01Lee]

Much easier than older Honda’s I had. Gotta love easy to work on GM’s.

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[@TANGO2072]

GREAT video tutorial. Thanx for doing this. Tired of the money pit that is my 02 Envoy. Found my new G2G to parts guy (s).

[@1AAuto]

+Keith Swearingen Thanks for watching

[@jacobspain3407]

Is a front end alignment suggested or reguired when replacing the wheel bearings?

[@christopherovitt4415]

Great video! But what size bolts do you use to press the brake rotors off? Doing this in a pinch in my front yard in single digit Temps and that was my only hang up! Again, great video but that's the only information missing! Thanks

[@1AAuto]

You need a torque wrench as a gauge to go by.

[@jonathanphillips9481]

Just replaced the hub on my trailblazer as well. But when I put the tire back on and spin it, it makes this awful grinding noise that it didn't do before the replacement. Brakes are fine, discs are fine. All bolts are tight, but the disc is a little shaky. Any ideas on what the cause is? Could the hub be slightly the wrong size?

[@JC-tg5xg]

One thing I seen that you reused the 3 hub mounting bolts? I was always told that these HAVE to be replaced with new bolts...Is that correct or is that just a way for the dealer to get $6 a bolt out of a guy?

[@ChiNguyen-wf1qt]

Can you replace Caliper and caliper mounting bracket together as one assembly?

[@idahogreen2885]

IM SUBSCRIBIN' !!!! dude...nice vid, well done, easy to see what your doing, talking in language I understand. thank you for taking the time, it helped me alot

[@1AAuto]

+Patrick Green Thanks for checking us out! 1aauto.com

[@1AAuto]

You may want to check the fuses to see if it's getting power to it. Hope this helps you out. Have a great day! 1aauto.com 888-844-3393

[@crashtke]

Made this project easy.

[@Athonite]

Great vid, this worked nicely on an 07 Isuzu Ascender. I like that you have a required tools list at the beginning. On the wiring harness portion - one of the connectors on the original harness (the one with two stems) broke off, leaving plastic in the mounting hole. I had to drill out the plastic from the metal. It was actually metal and plastic that had corroded together. This happened on both sides. Got through it OK, luckily I had the tools on hand to fix it.

[@1AAuto]

+Jericho Rising Thank you for your positive feedback!

[@nonchalant_BigNino]

Thank you for showing me how to do this rs ✊🏾

[@chancehoward804]

mine just started grinding really bad and the ABS and parking brake light is on and my speedometer keeps jumping up and down 5 mph. could I also need to replace the front axle as well as the wheel bearing

[@1AAuto]

It may, I would probably take a look at the wheel bearings first though.

[@justaguyonyoutube1937]

Thank you for this video. Life saver

[@breckenridgecaineiii9201]

Just realized you sell parts, thanks

[@1AAuto]

+Breckenridge Caine III We sure do! If any of our viewers need to replace their wheel bearing, we carry the replacement wheel bearing shown in this video on our website. We also offer free shipping on all orders in the lower 48 states. Here's a link to them www.1aauto.com/chevy-trailblazer-front-wheel-bearings-and-hubs/mo-c/806-66?CTA%20Comment&KZbin&ATony

[@MrFuzzy6969]

I would like a close up of the clip when you unplugged it

[@roberturquijo710]

this video is very helpful thank you for all your help . I also was wondering if you have a video on a rack and pinion for a 05 trailblazer

[@MountainLedgeMusic]

Great videos! Beautiful Bonneville!!

[@1AAuto]

Most likely the grinding noise is going to be the wheel bearing itself. Normally when the bearing goes bad, the sensors tone ring does not line up correctly for the sensor to read it.

[@ronalddamelia8181]

Excellent video!

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+Ronald D'Amelia Thanks for checking us out! 1AAuto.com

[@Will-ot8wi]

I just replaced my wheel bearing and I put everything back on and took it for a test drive and my cv axle is making a grinding noise. Any ideas? Did I just not pull it back out far enough?

[@Ashers681]

Thanks so much for your video, very helpful. We have an ABS & check engine light on in our 2005 TB. Took the TB to have the check engine code checked & while driving the TB noticed a grinding noise coming from the drivers side wheel. When the TB was hooked up to check for the check engine codes the computer also indicated a bad left ABS sensor, would a bad sensor also create the grinding noise that we are hearing or is it likely that the whole hub bearing assembly is bad and should be replaced?

[@djgreyo1]

Hey mike great vid and very helpfull,i got a question, i called the chevy dealer and they told me it would cost $465 for a front wheel bearing but i been looking online and found them for 40 to 60 bucks , am i missing something here or is chevy just that much more?

[@MrWonkawonka]

Pumping those brakes, sound like windshield wipers running...heh heh heh

[@jeremygilley624]

Thank you at least someone tells you how to do it without a impact gun found this out after was pissed wish I watched your video instead of the others

[@bodayshus]

thanks, dude. this really helped me out.

[@thomask940]

Good video but...do not rap on the cv axle with a mallet. This WILL damage the threads. Use a drift/punch smaller than the diameter of the axle. Those are fine threads and can be difficult to repair. A piece of hardwood works well...usually. Oh yeah...don't forget to tie up the caliper when positioning it out of the way. In order to keep the rubber hose intact.

[@1AAuto]

Thanks for the tip! We'll pass this info along to our production team.

[@paulg444]

He's good, really good !

[@1AAuto]

On this particular vehicle, yes they're the same.

[@doidasso]

Very informative and nice quality video. Could the front axle disconnect assembly create a similar symptom to bad bearings? ie: roaring noise at speeds above 20mph.. There is a youtube video on it ("How To Remove The Front Axle Disconnect")stating this is a possible issue, however I did not know if this applied to my 2005 4WD trailblazer. Any thoughts? Thanks again!

[@atom31b]

I was quoted 3,400 dollars to have this repair done, I see I would pretty much need an impact wrench though to do it myself. What do you think of this price? I think its crazy

[@1AAuto]

@jonz47 There's already grease inside of them.

[@NorthsideChamps16]

What's the average time to change on of these out? I'm thinking of doing it myself, but it not, I wanna know if the shop I'm gonna take it to is gonna rip me off. So how long does it take? Thanks, and btw I'm ordering the part from you guys.

[@1AAuto]

It should take you about an hour a side, if it's your first time replacing them. Thanks for checking us out. 1aauto.com 888-844-3393

[@foonme99]

You're a saint

[@kingcardenas9080]

Is there a video for the rear ones of this vehicle?

[@tde318]

Great video! I'll definitely order my part(s) from you just for going through the trouble of making the videos. Would a 2001 Yukon be similar to this Trailblazer?

[@2slick86]

Todd Englund yep

[@3875MIKEL]

awesome video

[@1AAuto]

+Mike 21 Thanks for checking us out! 1aau.to/m/Shop-1AAuto-c

[@bartscanland9415]

If the rotor doesn't want to come off, you can use the 18mm bolts that hold the caliper to the bracket.

[@JasonPurdyNH]

Great clip.. Very helpful.

[@danielbohon7752]

Pumping the brakes sounded like the windmill in Once Upon a Time in the West.

[@1AAuto]

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[@bibbidi_bobbidi_bacons]

Don’t need to reuse that rubber o-ring from the OEM bearing? Sits in between the bearing and the carrier

[@wastedtalent127]

Would you apply grease to the CV?

[@camleenc]

Will the ABS code have to be reset after replacing the hub?

[@1AAuto]

+Jonathan Morrow It may turn off after three heat cycles or 100 miles of driving. If not, you may have to turn it off with a scanner. We carry the replacement part show in this video on our website. Here's a link to them if anyone needs to repair theirs and would like to take a look at them on our website. We also offer free shipping on all orders in the lower 48 states. www.1aauto.com/chevy-trailblazer-front-wheel-bearings-and-hubs/mo-c/806-66?KZbin&Forum&ATony

[@Fuzzy3676]

Well, I was just going to replace the hub, but now I see I might as well do hubs, pads, and rotors on both sides.

[@larryzirbes5474]

good video