Chevy GMC 2500HD Wheel Bearing Replace

In this video I show the process for replacing the front wheel bearing and hub assembly on a 2002 GMC Sierra 2500 HD 4X4 (similar to Chevy Silverado 2500HD) Similar year models include 2000-2013 Trucks and SUV's (Tahoe, Suburban, Yukon, Escalade) This time I used a value line part and discuss the savings as well as the risk involved in using an economy part versus a quality brand. Watch this sweet vid for more information
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[@elcheapo5302]

Hey Tim, welcome back! Here in the rust belt hub bearing removal requires an air hammer, four letter words, and often a torch. Color me envious. Nice job!

[@ThecardoctorTV]

Hehe, we do have it made here but even I was surprised on this one. Thing just fell off there. Haha. Gotta love it when that happens.

[@Zack7228]

I do appreciate you taking the time to make this video. I literally had the same thing happen over the last 100 miles or so...left front wheel all of a sudden sounded louder than normal. What threw me off was I had just put some Michelin AT2's on...and I was getting kinda bummed at how loud they were! Well, damned if it wasn't a hub bearing...and there was more play in it than what you had. I was amazed...and damn glad I decided to check it. One thing I did notice while driving that raised suspicion, was when I turned the wheel right, it got quiet...left or straight ahead...it was noisy. I replaced the bad one tonight...right side soon. Your video made it a very clear process...Thank you!

[@richard1835]

One of my favorite KZbin mechanics. Better and more down to earth than SMA. I do not always comment but you always get a thumbs up from me. Richards "Mobile" Auto and Air.

[@sovereigntyplumbing9339]

I must have watched this video 6-7 times( stop/ pause/ rewind/ play) I finished replacing driver side hub bearing today. I’m a KZbin mechanic plumber by trade and I appreciate your Video. It helped me to the T! I used your torque specs and lock tight tip given too!

[@jamesu]

Good to see you back. I had to replace one on my 2003 a few months ago. I used a Timken and so far so good. God bless you and your family

[@ThecardoctorTV]

Thank you James! I bet you new hub will last for years. My Chinese bearing will probably last long enough for me to forget what brand I used anyway. Blessings to you as well.

[@user-ct1gc4io2x]

We were on our way camping in Colorado. I was driving 25-30 mph when the ABS light and the front wheel made a grinding noise. Long story short I had the truck towed back to my house. Great information on the video. I will be using it today changing the bearing hub instead of camping but it could been a lot worse.

[@markschwarzbauer4555]

Thank you so much for taking the time to create this. Great reminder of process and answered a two questions for me. Now, if I can just motivate to go out into the cold and snow and do the project!

[@ThecardoctorTV]

Thanks. Good luck with it.

[@thomastommy1192]

Hi Tim, As always a great honest video. Welcome back. I hope you and your family had a great summer. It's good to see you. God Bless you and your family.

[@ThecardoctorTV]

Thank you Thomas! We are all fat and happy. Blessings to you.

[@hawaiianf1504]

glad to see ya back in the mix! Welcome Home Bruddah!!!

[@thatonetreedude7634]

Thanks for the helpful video. My first time doing this and it was a breeze thanks to this.

[@thenarrator8513]

Thank you for acknowledging us women as well as men. Thanks for the video.

[@lfairburn2865]

Love the videos! You Always make it look easy. I always learn a little more by watching. Thank you 👍 stay greasy my friend

[@shuttledriver]

Dude, not only do I appreciate your mechanical knowledge but great job on camera work. I have a hard with time using both hands to take shit apart, can't imagine using only one hand.

[@ThecardoctorTV]

Haha. True. Thanks for the complements.

[@JeremiahBrewington]

Thanks for the video man, I'm in Alaska too, super helpful

[@wyattoneable]

Record heat here to Tim. It's been crazy. I can't wait until cooler temps prevail. Nice tutorial on the wheel bearing.

[@ThecardoctorTV]

Hey buddy, I hope you have A/C. I got a window unit and it saved the day for us. We broke temp records all summer long. Crazy for sure. Hey you stay cool!

[@alexklaus8438]

Excellent video!! Up here in the North East I would think I was being pranked if a hub bearing slid off like that lol.

[@davidossinger8183]

Thanks Doc! You make it look pretty easy.

[@richardbolger4900]

They do go quick! My 04 just went, abs light didn't come on until it started grinding and almost came off.

[@stuartshogren7626]

Great video man thank you! It helps with the home projects

[@dst6619]

I've used the Chinese bearings on my own vehicles. The only problem I had was on my Pontiac van. Replaced bearing on left front, and one year it went out again. But all others have been fine 🙌

[@kanakamaoli9642]

Thanks Doc. I need to do my Chevy 2500 HD

[@321CatboxWA]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge and time. It wasn't but 10-15 mi between ABS light and destruction of bearings plus the bearings metal cover ring got chewed up and spit out and the rotor ground on the caliper. No warning slop , growl or hum just snap pop bang jerking steering wheel after turning off a highway. Spookie fast disintegration.

[@BigDog50001]

I need to send you a sticker to put on the other side of that fancy torque wrench Tim! Excellent repair! Let us know how well that part holds up.

[@gerardobarahona5022]

Thank you.. thank you very much. Your videos are very helpful. I really appreciate.

[@trafalga5136]

I probably have to do the same thing on my 03 Avalanche 2500. I live in New England and probably will do both wheels. Wish me luck on that job. I’m going to need it.

[@Dead-Goldstar]

Great video and the torque specs being included as well.

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

Great video Tim

[@chasingwhitelines]

Thanks for the torque specs!

[@arkalotful]

I appreciate your video here! Thanks for sharing!

[@stevethomas9789]

Awesome video thanks from fairbanks Alaska

[@547Rick]

Thanks for sharing Tim!

[@ThecardoctorTV]

My pleasure. Blessings!

[@timburns6763]

I like watching your tutorial videos. I was wondering if you have any videos on how to change front rotors and pads on a 2006 v6 mustang....4.0? Thanx

[@benkanobe7500]

Thanks for another great one. Nice you described why China part was OK for you but not for a Customer. I get that. I have some constructive feedback: I like you told us the symptoms of failure of the hub (ABS light, vibration, ....), I would have liked it more if you took it for a test drive and showed the ABS light out and no vibration and such. The time you showed cross torquing the wheel back on was valuable, but I don't think it added value to this video. If someone needed that lesson they sure shouldn't be changing hubs. That time could have been spent making the video full circle with the test drive and narrative. Just a suggestion. I love your stuff and am going back and watching older ones as they are all so good.

[@terrellscaife2411]

Awesome work

[@zionpope9491]

Great tutorial man !

[@ThecardoctorTV]

Thanks

[@djentyman4002]

Nice to have you back, Tim!

[@ThecardoctorTV]

Thank you Scotty, we might be getting caught up around here finally.

[@djentyman4002]

The Car Doctor great news because that means more content!

[@ThecardoctorTV]

I hope so. Time will tell. I really just want to go fishing again already. :(

[@djentyman4002]

The Car Doctor you and me both. Way more relaxing being on the lake than being in a garage

[@kyletracey5819]

Liked and subscribed. Thanks for the upload

[@roy4028]

Love your stuff. I'm doing a sierra 2500, year 2000 sle 4WD front Hub, and I THINK you stated the socket wrong as a 32mm. fyi. I had to get a 36mm from home depot(I had to). I wonder if they changed that or you never know? but in general your videos have been very helpful to me. thanks for spending the time to help people. I like your comment about female mechanics. they deserve your knowledge to not get screwed on work. I'm very willing to pay a good wrench but they are hard to find. because of videos like yours I have saved 500 dollars.

[@roy4028]

got a Moog from ebay for $100 we will see how it works. kinda funny, I dont know why any company would bother making anything that wouldnt work considering the shipping cost. they weigh a ton.

[@OldManJeff]

That has to be the loudest garage in existence. Every time you drop a bolt it sounds like a cannon goes off. 😂

[@hookedoutfitters4153]

I have a 2000 chevy silverado stepside 1/2 ton 4wd pickup ...my question is that I want to change the transmission, the transfer case the front and rear end to 3/4 ton...is this possible with keeping the 5.3 motor?

[@SierraOne]

Great Video! Did ya catch anything while fishing besides a loose bearing?

[@jesushernandez5643]

Hey I got a question, I have a 2002 GMC Sierra 2500 I bought the hub cap for the front tire and when remove I noticed it didn't have that bolt in the middle ???

[@johnchilds7293]

Thank you just saved me 500 plus bucks

[@dougsmith747]

Thanks for sharing!

[@Badgertronix]

Good job Tim 👍

[@ThecardoctorTV]

Thanks mate! Hey, where was the picture taken that’s on your channel header? Looks like prince William sound in Alaska.

[@Badgertronix]

@@ThecardoctorTV that's Lake Hawea in the South of the South Island of New Zealand. Beautiful spot 😍

[@isaacibarra680]

Nice thanks bro! 👍🏻😃

[@paquesepas6696]

Hey car doctor big fan I'm having trouble with a p0300. I'm misfiring at 678 cylinders according to misfire data when cold but when truck has been driven for a long time all my misfires stop and only the 8th cylinder barely misses. Thing is I have zero symptoms no shake even when truck is cold and misfiring and especially not when hot. Only thing is my computer says it's only using 1 o2 sensor for feedback and closed loop fault. Any ideas?

[@jmm866]

Good video…thanks!

[@markeast9221]

Hi Tim , Can you help me What to do .My 2004 silverado 1500 got new pads in the rear , then a day after the driver rear caliper locked up ,so my mechanic put a new one on . All fixed right . Now it reads Service Brake System and the Brake light is on . He dosnt know why . A friend of mine said maybe bleed it more ? Help me /I want to sell it with no light on ! Thanks Mark

[@fina1958]

This cat knows what he is doing. Good video..

[@ThecardoctorTV]

Thank you so much.

[@JohnDoe-yj9tj]

I got a serious rust belt 99 Silverado 2500 4x4 That needs the same thing...and complete brake job all around! If mine comes apart that easily i think id have a heart attack. Abs lights been on about a year now so I gotta get er done!

[@Richards_Maintenance_Service]

I think he said his is a 2002 I did a hub set on a 2000 2500hd and the studs dont come pressed in the hub because they actually press in through the rotor first then the hub so your wheel is actually in contact with the hub not the rotor... so your 99 is probably the same way I would imagine.

[@ThecardoctorTV]

Yes I think Bill is right about your hubs being more or less pressed onto the rotor seems like for that vintage. I think the parts are much cheaper but labor might be a little more time. And then there’s that whole rust belt deal. Yuk. I’m so sorry, that’s not for the faint of heart. I wouldn’t know what to do with that rust you all have to deal with. Anyway, I hope it goes smooth for you.

[@kceynelson]

Can I reuse the axle nut the bolts? Or do I need to replace those also

[@brentlangford]

NO grease on the shaft?

[@DreToX9o7]

Awesome thank you sir!

[@user-us9ce8tc4b]

Hey Tim, not sure you'll see this but just watched your video. I just replaced my front left hub on my 07 4x4 Duramax 2500HD. I did everything correctly as you did in your video but my ABS light came on immediately. My new hub was purchased from Napa Auto Parts and comes with a new wheel sensor already installed in the hub. Any thoughts? Thanks

[@johnhamilton6205]

Great vide, but my sons 1500hd the axle nut is a 36mm and 19mm on the brake caliper bolts. So just keep in mind to make sure y’all have one handy just in case as well!

[@ThecardoctorTV]

Yes. Some have 19mm for caliper bolts then 18mm on the caliper bracket to knuckle bolts. They like to keep us guessing!

[@johnhamilton6205]

@@ThecardoctorTV yeah took me 4 trips just to figure out the right size socket cause sons bearing was pretty bad

[@ccerds25]

How did that hub bearing assembly work out so far

[@eldoradony]

I feel the same way about the cheap Chinese bearings. I did as you did a few years ago on a Ford Explorer I owned. Three of the four bearings failed within 10000 miles. Now I wouldn't even chance them on my own cars.

[@jth1987leb]

Timken or mevotech make some high quality bearings

[@PeterBranco]

Thank you!

[@ThecardoctorTV]

My pleasure.

[@hrford8362]

Have you had to replace that china bomb out on warranty yet?

[@ke6bnl]

Give us an update on the bearing after some milage are on them

[@ThecardoctorTV]

I will. I plan on putting 400+ miles on it in the next few weeks. Fingers crossed.

[@donvoll2580]

Good day from Ont. Nice video, yea no rust. lucky. How many miles did the old one have on. Thanks

[@ThecardoctorTV]

Gooday! I’m not for sure on the miles. She has 250k on the clock but I’m betting this ones been done before. Blessings!

[@CumminsDriver100]

Yea my jaw dropped when that hub just fell out. Here in WI I need to use the power steering hydraulics to push the damn things out...

[@carlsnow2342]

welcome back tim how was the fishing trip ? glad to see i am not the only one who suffers from vehicle troubles after a fishing / hunting trip lol

[@ThecardoctorTV]

Thanks Carl, we had a good season. Unseasonably warm and only rained once for about a couple hours otherwise it was like Texas all summer. Crazy hot. But we had a blast! Maybe my next trip won’t include a breakdown. Haha

[@carlsnow2342]

@@ThecardoctorTV we love the channel salmon season is just getting started for us down here in new york lake ontario is just starting to cool down the rivers will be going crazy very soon . Do you go hunting up there too ? be safe tim cant wait for more videos

[@maxniffacent6120]

Here’s a mechanic that reminds me of me whenever I’m working on one of my vehicles, except I don’t possess the video skills displayed here!

[@brianhigginbotham4489]

I’ve been getting the timken bearings on amazon shipped to the house for less than 100 here in Kentucky but I’m not sure how that would work out in Alaska tho I’d love to find out someday.

[@brianhigginbotham4489]

On a side note in my neck of the woods, those being stuck are guaranteed and the best way to get the housing off I’ve found is to leave the four bolts going through the knuckle just loose and use a air chisel with a blunt tip on the heads of the bolts to shake the bearing off seems to really help on getting those rust welded stuck on parts off a lot easier.

[@ThecardoctorTV]

I’ll have to check on the details but if I can get them from Amazon it will probably take a couple few weeks but that’s fine if I had time to wait. Thanks for the tip.

[@eldoradony]

@@ThecardoctorTV The best place to buy Timkin is from Rock Auto

[@OLDBD1]

Nice !!

[@ThecardoctorTV]

Thank you!

[@omcasanova]

Isn’t there supposed to be a packing?

[@kyletracey5819]

Cant remember , ive changed lots of gmc, dodge and ford hubs. Curious , on the 2500hd gmc is there enough room to knock out a wheel stud and get new one in with out pulling hub? I see your post is 2 yrs ago. Thought id ask. Cheers. Liked your vid.

[@montanahammond7218]

Have to remove hub

[@kyletracey5819]

@Montana hammond figured that one out. Yup. Simple enough seeing the hub was new a month ago. Put new bolts in last month too. Mechanics stripped the heads of bolts real good! If u dont do the work yourself it never gets done right!! Just like that wheel that fell off after in that shop. My ford lost 3 wheels. Same shop ! After 7 yrs not going there this is what i got!!

[@kyletracey5819]

@@montanahammond7218 thanks.

[@samsquires2877]

Man you should have given the dorman a try I’m sure they’re the best 😂

[@ThecardoctorTV]

That would have been a super funny video for sure. Haha. I’m sure this one is a step below Dorman anyway so maybe I’ll upgrade to that after 500 miles when it fails.

[@kellyspeppers]

I have been using a lot of Chinese made parts, but never wheel bearings. They have been good most of the time, had some VW door lock/latch assemblies that were not so good.

[@ThecardoctorTV]

Oh boy. I would think Chinese VW parts could be problematic for sure. Let’s pray this bearing stands the test of time.

[@2Jeezuzisreal]

I can't get the large axle nut off. 05 Yukon.

[@grantnames8152]

Great video. I loved having the torques. I used it for both sides!

[@OneSierra]

nice torque wrench sticker

[@ThecardoctorTV]

Thanks, it helps hold the wrench together. Makes it look more sexy too.

[@tomwalma4762]

Hey Tim, what brand is you torque wrench?

[@ThecardoctorTV]

That’s a SnapOn 1/2” flex head. I need to send it in for service. It’s getting funky on the adjustment dial but I’ve got some good use out of it.

[@Richards_Maintenance_Service]

I was just going to ask that myself lol looks like a nice piece...

[@darrylmcleman6456]

how was the fishing???

[@ThecardoctorTV]

It was great! Made a few bucks, got sunburnt and raccoon eyes, and was able to get out of town for almost seven weeks so altogether awesome!

[@CryptidChrisACPA]

how have those off brand Hubs held up?

[@ThecardoctorTV]

Probably better than OE. No issues so far.

[@CryptidChrisACPA]

@@ThecardoctorTV thanks for the response and thanks for the video I am changing out mine today

[@zx8401ztv]

I hope that new hub behaves itself and lasts a decent amount of time, you never know with non original parts.

[@ThecardoctorTV]

I just hope my wheel doesn't pass me on the highway someday. Haha. I agree, hope it lasts a few miles because you never know with Chinese garbage parts.

[@zx8401ztv]

LOL now that would be funny, how rude for the wheel to go faster than the vehicle, you need 4 like that and your truck would fly :-D

[@jth1987leb]

Over here In the rust belt I’d be hitting that with sledgehammer for awhile to get the bearing free from the hub.

[@ThecardoctorTV]

Haha, I’m not sure why it just fell off here but we have to beat on them here also.

[@kw3640]

32mm analysis nut? I thought it was 36mm?

[@calisoul1921]

Which is it 32 or 36?

[@mikeatv]

crazy how those bearings give way so easily.... and about china parts... yea i dont blame ya....i wont trust them...great video

[@tnt-lu4ue]

i live hear in north west ohio, a lot of salt and beet juice is used on the highways, anyways , what a pain to get my whhel bearings broke loose from the stering knuckle

[@ThecardoctorTV]

I can’t imagine except for the vehicles that end up here from your area. I think some people get so tired of their rusty beast they send them to alaska hoping they never see them again. Please dispose of them down there!

[@pokerdude836]

I use wheel bearings and suspension parts from Detroit Axle whenever possible.

[@ThecardoctorTV]

I’ll have to look that brand up as I have maybe vaguely heard of them. Probably have to order them in and shipping can stink here. I’m thinking of doing a video about repair parts and the direct effect on shops and customers from quality and reliability to price. It’s getting harder all the time to acquire quality aftermarket parts for many repairs. But when I quote OE parts I price myself out of the market. But when I spend half the day installing two sets of defective new CV Axle shafts on Subaru’s I certainly aren’t making a living. Tough running a profitable shop nowadays. Thanks again for the brand tip. Blessings.

[@pokerdude836]

@@ThecardoctorTV I have been installing there parts for around 10 years now and have never had a warranty return. The quality on bearings seems comparable to chain stores, the suspension and steering parts are of higher quality. With you being in Alaska you will be charged for shipping that we in the lower 48 states enjoy getting for free.The prices on parts are pretty inexpensive compared to what others sell them for. www.detroitaxle.com/

[@earldominguez3938]

GOOD JOb ..

[@carlovincetti4538]

Never use a flex ratchet to break loose bolts, it weakens the swivel and the ratchet will fly all over the place in the future. Use a breaker bar and a cheater to loosen all the bolts and nut on this job. You dont need to torc the bolts if you dont have a torc wrench, just make sure they are tight. You dont need locktite on these bolts.

[@ThecardoctorTV]

Thank you so much for the advice. Wow. Ive been doing it wrong for 40+ years

[@christopherhendricks4369]

GM HD axles look pretty small up front.

[@ThecardoctorTV]

Yes but they seem to do the trick. Certainly not what they used to be but they sure ride better.

[@EXOVCDS]

Girls watching... better technicians... yup, that's why! LOL

[@ThecardoctorTV]

Maybe they like seeing big tools?

[@douglasrodriguez8116]

Ill buy those rims off ya! Lol

[@HappyHands.]

2:12 .. uh huh,,, right LOL

[@ThecardoctorTV]

I almost wasn’t politically correct...still not sure I saved myself or just dig in deeper. At least I didn’t say what I was thinking at the time. Haha.

[@craigcollins404]

For anyone that cares my 2006 Sierra had a 36mm axel nut

[@grunderlyme]

"Don't drop the caliper or let it hang by the brake hose." But don't toss it around either. The manner in which you toss that caliper around makes me nervous as hell. Dude, grab a bungie, not your girl's coathanger. I saw another video where you were tossing around an air tube between the TB and box (kzbin.info/www/bejne/f4LcaXZ9fLFll7M) @4:00. I bet you brake shit all the time.