replacing trailblazer rear bearings & Gears

[@NotAPanini]

Old video but thank you, saved my butt, it’s getting harder and harder to find guys like you that fix their own stuff, thanks you for this

[@ogsgarage7889]

An oldie but a goodie still applies. Glad it helped you out. Thanks for the good comment.

[@davidchristian602]

Got to give you a big THUMPS UP!!!! You were the only that showed it with disc brakes. Jimmy been sitting for a year dreading having to do it. It finally took the wife saying I call the scrape yard n there coming Tuesday to take it. And your video. Had it down to the T. Thanks again

[@ogsgarage7889]

Glad to help...Thank your wife for tough motivation!

[@nelsontucker4366]

Just viewed your video I've done the same thing many times but it's been years. I also noticed Rush Limbaugh playing in your shop. I sure miss him too.

[@ogsgarage7889]

Ditto

[@jheetman]

i liked the part where he said "Once you get that brake caliper off you'll be able to pull this rotor off". He was lucky, it often takes a lot of hammering and sometimes heat to get rotors off.

[@ainstaink8312]

I put a light coat of grease between the bearing hub and rotor

[@testuser3167]

You forgot to add the additional profanity often required to remove them ;-)

[@cjbigsexy9990]

No videos of rear stud replacement for this vehicle on KZbin I suppose!!!! Thats what Im looking for!!!!

[@clowe81]

The most realest repair job I’ve ever seen in my life. 😂😂 You definitely deserve praise for show casing this video. Question, do you have videos on just replacing the two hubs on the rear of a 2008 4x4 4.2 liter without removing axle?

[@ogsgarage7889]

SORRY I DO NOT. Thanks for the good comment.

[@testuser3167]

I think the hubs are part of the axles, so you can't do one without the other???

[@ogsgarage7889]

@@testuser3167 Hello, That's correct

[@Stayfit503]

Great video God bless you🙏

[@pj9731]

Nice to hear Rush Limbaugh’s voice in the background. R.I.P.

[@ogsgarage7889]

Ditto's

[@MicroSoftner]

Miss him unbelievably , radio is no way as good!

[@salvadororozco4963]

Gracias por compartir su conocimiento Saludos desde México

[@TheANDREU603]

Спасибо за видео! Вас смотрят в России.

[@danieltierney6489]

Hello from Sycamore! I’ve been dreading this project, really worried the ends of my axles are going to be pitted since the axle keepers have been bad, everything I’m touching is original. 03 Trailblazer with almost 230k Wish me luck ! Lol

[@ogsgarage7889]

Great news, Those axles are tough, but best to check them before putting new bearings and keepers. Overall the job is not that hard. Do the deed and you'll have the power. Good Luck

[@eddie2dope1]

Just got done pulling the rear bearings out and I went to put the new ones in and they just slid right in... is that how that works? I thought I would have to hammer them in???

[@ogsgarage7889]

They should not slide right in...sounds like those are the wrong bearings for that hub. I would not use them like that.

[@calculator4796]

Tried this but I pulled the seal out first. Then inserted the bearing puller and tightened up the nut with washer on the outside. However after a few whacks of the slide, the outside wall of the bearing failed and pieces flew out and the roller bearings were free to fall out. The metal casing of the bearing is still in there and will not come out with that puller style. Is there any other puller that will work? The inside wall is intact all the way around. I have tried the L shaped piece with the slide hammer but it just will not budge.

[@ogsgarage7889]

Hello, As long as the puller has somewhere to grab you should keep trying to remove the chase with your puller. It could take a lot of hard whacks. As I mention in the video they can be tight and stubborn. Perhaps you need a stronger puller. There are screw type pullers perhaps you rent that might work for you. Let me know how you do.

[@evandee8562]

hey i have a question i saw that you remove the little bolt with a 5/16 wrench the but you were undoing the bolt clockwise is that the camera or its just me? Also with the hole that the cylider goes in is damaged ?

[@ryandefelice7314]

Was it jumping/hopping?

[@alano2875]

Great tutorial. I've got the mystery growl Right Rear. Question: The bearings run directly on the axle shaft right? What are the chances I'll have a bad bearing and not need a new axle shaft? I like the idea of just replacing the axle to be sure I'll get 'er done in one day, but I don't want to completely waste money either. Advice? Buy Axle or Find out when I take it apart?

[@ogsgarage7889]

Hello Alan, The bearing does run directly to the axle and could possibly be defective. Chances of the axle being bad are slim unless the bearing was dry or damaged and spun scoring the seat. If the axle is not scored or have a lot of wear I would not replace it. If you check the bearing and it's okay check your spider gears for wear or play. I'll assume you have oil in there.

[@alano2875]

@@ogsgarage7889 Thanks. I'll give it a go. Plenty of oil. I'll get in there and figure it out. Thanks for the advice!

[@jeremylove1122]

Jesus christ it's like listening to the clear eyes guy

[@Wheel-1]

Was that the problem ? I Have a noise similar but almost seems to vibrate like at 30 mph makes weird sounds going down highway

[@ogsgarage7889]

That was the problem for me. Noises could be dry or bad bearings which could also cause vibrations at higher speeds. Mostly it would be in the front wheels. Still you could have more than one problem ranging from bad ball joints to bent rims causing the vibrations. Check your differential for oil and proper additive.

[@Wheel-1]

@@ogsgarage7889 Thanks for the quick reply

[@ogsgarage7889]

I don't know if that helped any. Another thing to look at is the drive shaft universals, at low speeds your good, but higher speed they vibrate.

[@jeffreyguralski1069]

Thank you sir

[@toolinhand]

Good info. Subbed.

[@AVVS0meness]

Hey thank you for the video! I'm attempting to do this replacement on my Saab 9-7x which is very similar. I thought it would be the exact same operation but I found a spring locker in the differential and I can't remove the axles like you showed. Is there a way to remove the differential locker?

[@ogsgarage7889]

Hello, I'm not sure exactly where that spring lock is located. I'm not familiar with the differential on that model Saab. Perhaps if you describe the lock and it's location I can help you or perhaps someone who is reading this can give you better advise...please let me know.

[@AVVS0meness]

@@ogsgarage7889 My differential looks the same as yours except for these springs in the middle. Here's a picture - imgur.com/a/0HHyMTt

[@ogsgarage7889]

This guy might help you, give it a try. www.justanswer.com/saab

[@AVVS0meness]

Thankfully I figured out how to take apart the differential! Thank you for your help. I am now removing the bearings. How long did it take you with the slide hammer? I’m having a really hard time pulling out the old bearings.

[@ogsgarage7889]

Hello, Yeah it takes a while unless you have a real heavy duty puller. You can try heating it with a torch. Keep at it, Good Luck@@AVVS0meness

[@joshuwal21]

i have a ? I’m not a mechanic just keeping my junk on the road lol if i swap the hubs out with the bearing do i have to mess with pumpkin and gears ?

[@ogsgarage7889]

No. If you're just changing the hubs and that's the only problem leave the gears alone.

[@stonercazz420]

big ups

[@terencescott3957]

I'm getting a wobble at start then it turns to a vibration when I get up to speed. I saw in another video that hearing howling is a problem. I hear that all the time. If I have to do bearings where do I get that puller?

[@ogsgarage7889]

You can purchase a puller at any auto store. Harbor Freight has them also.

[@terencescott3957]

@@ogsgarage7889 Thanks OG..

[@EnriqueSanchez]

what is the tool called the one you use to hammer it in?

[@ogsgarage7889]

Hello, It's called "Bearing Race and Seal Driver" You can purchase them at auto stores or Harbor Freight or purchase it on line. They range from 20.00 and up depending on how elaborate you want to get. The one I'm using is the Maddox MD10-1 Kit. Maybe you can get them cheaper used. Good Luck

[@cloudoftime]

You do not need to take the spider gears out, and you shouldn't. Just leave the gears in place.

[@ogsgarage7889]

Wrong! Check your gears for shaft wear, chipped and broken teeth...always! When you have things apart check everything!! You don't want to put everything back only to find you have an egg shaped shaft hole or broken gear teeth.

[@cloudoftime]

@@ogsgarage7889 Not wrong! If there is no evidence of shards or broken or worn gears (you don't need to take apart the spider gears to added this, simply turn the shaft to check the various areas) then there is no reason to pull it all apart, requiring that it must all be lined up correctly again. Sorry, but this is just unnecessary.

[@ogsgarage7889]

Wrong again! Worn gears do not always show shards of metal and you cannot turn your drive shaft around to check your drive shaft gears for egg shaped wobble. They are easy to remove and check. Highly recommend you do that. No reason not to it takes minutes. If you wish not to go at it at your own risk.

[@cloudoftime]

@@ogsgarage7889 I was able to turn my gears. You can check for wear when you do that. Everything was fine. Easy to inspect.

[@johnalder]

alex jones in back ground

[@tmaccc2]

You have any idea how manY times you said uh 62

[@ogsgarage7889]

Wow! You have no life, do you?

[@tmaccc2]

@@ogsgarage7889 yes sir I do. I even studied English in school. Anyway good video!

[@gldixon86]

Thank you I will be doing that this year

[@ogsgarage7889]

Let me know if I can help.

[@karrenrenner464]

Tune the radio off!!!!! Rush Limbaugh???

[@ogsgarage7889]

Seriously, that's what you got out of the video?

[@gunzmith29r]

this is why democrat communists kkks are the laughing stock of the entire world

[@Одиссей-в3л]

Дядя похоже к стакану не раз приложился.

[@DaDeerHunah]

I hate the trailblazer. 94 corolla was the absolute truth

[@theboogyman4985]

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[@jeffreyguralski1069]

Thank you sir