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sammydb
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Apr 16, 2009, 1:01 PM
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Wheel Bearings...
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I have a 1997 Olds Bravada. 150,000 miles on car, 80,000 on a newer engine.
-Is there anyway for me to tell if the wheel bearings have gone bad by physical inspection, without taking off wheel, etc.?
-Is it possible for the wheel bearings to go bad, but to never hear them get loud/noisy? Is there a possibility that the noise can go away after time?
-Is there life threatening danger if I do not get them changed immediately?
-Is $250 a wheel the approximate price fix?
Thanks for the help anyone and everyone!
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flgmtech1
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Apr 16, 2009, 2:36 PM
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Re: Wheel Bearings...
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Your vehicle comes equipped with a sealed Hub and bearing assembly,
Front 1 - Hub & Bearing 7470013 $554.88 Hub & Bearing One Side B 0.8 1.0 Notes Does Not Include Alignment. Both Sides B 1.2 1.7 Notes Does Not Include Alignment.
This job is not that hard and can be done by a do it your selfer using jack stands and taking your time and being safe.
The prices quoted are for OEM or original equipment manufactured, or call around to your local aftermarket parts dealers, but ask what type of warranty the parts carry. And if there is a core cost, which in most cases there are.
Removal Procedure - Raise and support the vehicle with safety stands. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
- Unload the torsion bar. Refer to Torsion Bar and Support Assembly Replacement .
- Remove the tire and the wheel. Refer to Wheel Removal in Tires and Wheels.
- Apply the brake pedal.
- Remove the drive axle nut.
- Remove the drive axle washer.
- Remove the rotor. Refer to Brake Rotor Replacement in Disc Brakes.
- Disengage the halfshaft from the wheel hub and bearing assembly. Place a brass drift against the outer end of the haftshaft in order to protect the halfshaft threads. Sharply strike the brass drift with a hammer. Do not attempt to remove the halfshaft from the hub and bearing assembly at this time.
- Remove the wheel speed sensor mounting bolt from the wheel hub and bearing assembly.
- Remove the wheel speed sensor from the wheel hub and bearing assembly.
- Remove the wheel hub and bearing assembly to the steering knuckle mounting bolts.
Important: Lay the wheel hub and bearing assembly on the wheel hub bolts on the outboard side. This prevents damage or contamination to the bearing seal. - Remove the wheel hub and bearing assembly to the steering knuckle.
- Remove the splash shield from the steering knuckle.
- Remove the wheel hub and bearing seal from the wheel hub and bearing assembly.
Installation Procedure
- Install the wheel hub and bearing seal to the wheel hub and bearing assembly.
- Install the splash shield to the steering knuckle. Align the shield to the steering knuckle.
- Install the wheel hub and bearing assembly to the steering knuckle. Align the threaded holes.
Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems. - Install the wheel hub and bearing assembly to the steering knuckle mounting bolts.
Tighten
Tighten the wheel hub and bearing assembly to the steering knuckle mounting bolts to 105 N·m (77 lb ft).
- Install the wheel speed sensor to the wheel hub and bearing assembly.
- Install the wheel speed sensor to the wheel hub and bearing assembly mounting bolt.
Tighten
Tighten the wheel speed sensor to wheel hub and bearing assembly mounting bolt to 18 N·m (13 lb ft). - Install the rotor. Refer to Brake Rotor Replacement in Disc Brakes.
- Install the drive axle washer.
- Install the drive axle nut.
- Apply the brake pedal
Tighten
Tighten the drive axle nut to 140 N·m (103 lb ft). - Install the tire and the wheel. Refer to Wheel Installation in Tires and Wheels.
- Load the torsion bar. Refer to Torsion Bar and Support Assembly Replacement .
- Lower the vehicle.
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Loren Champlain Sr
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Apr 16, 2009, 4:02 PM
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Re: Wheel Bearings...
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 This is from CarQuest. Retail $340.96; Labor guide: 1.3 hrs.
Loren
SW Washington
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