Replace wheel hubs?
hayesbcajh
11-17-2004, 09:26 AM
I'm assuming I need to replace the front wheel hubs as it sounds like the bearings are failing. Just did a front brake job and when everything was off I spun the hub and noticed a clicking sound. Correct diagnosis?
kenny-1907
11-17-2004, 12:09 PM
INFO INFO INFO ! ! ! ! ! !
we need more info , what year.... does it have a diff in the front or a transaxle.......how many miles/kilometers........how loud is this clicking.....
we need more info , what year.... does it have a diff in the front or a transaxle.......how many miles/kilometers........how loud is this clicking.....
hayesbcajh
11-17-2004, 12:37 PM
2000, 4.3l v6, 5spd, 2 wheel drive, 94K miles. Loud enough to hear without having to pay attention to it. Can feel the click in the lug when spinning it.
kenny-1907
11-17-2004, 03:56 PM
Ahhh 2WD........... most likely the bearings yes. But you do not have to replace the entire hub , the bearings are removable.
hayesbcajh
11-18-2004, 08:11 AM
Are you sure they are serviceable? Everything I've read so far says they are sealed units and the whole hub needs repalcing. I would certainly like not to spend $400. I know the rear can be serviced. Thanks.
NWChevyGuy
11-18-2004, 07:38 PM
I'm not 100% sure, but I think you might be looking at the 4x4 bearing listing. The older 2 wheel drives were just bearings, not the whole hub assembly. Not sure about the new ones though.
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