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Replacing bearings
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Does anyone have any experience replacing bearings on a truck, I have a 2002 Chevy 1500 z71 and I think the bearings are going out, as I accelerate a loud squeaking noise is coming from my front drivers side wheel area, as I go faster the noise stops or I just cant hear it over my tires. I have called around and have been told that on this year model you have to replace the whole drum, rotor, bearing assembly as a whole because they are "SEALED BEARINGS" and the price for them is anywhere from 90 to 350 but I was never told what the price difference was for, I am assuming better quality. Anyone with knowledge please chime in.
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Re: Replacing bearings
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You have been told correct on the sealed bearings.
Price diference.....your call, I have seen the dealerships call a local auto parts house have the part delivered and charge the dealership price.
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Re: Replacing bearings
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Thanks for the info, is this a task that would be too hard to do on my own.
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Cool_Hand
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(THF Trophy Hunter)
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05/14/08 03:46 PM
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Re: Replacing bearings
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Yeah, don't try this on your own. I've got a friend with an f-250 and his went out and it cost him $700.00 a side for his. The squealing possibly could be a brake pad. Feel of the rotor and see if its grooved. I remember when it was simple to pack bearings but what can you say, we've got modern technology now!!!! 
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Re: Replacing bearings
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IF IT'S A VERY HIGH PITCHED SUEAK OR SQUEAL I'D CHECK OUT THE FRONT BRAKE PADS FIRST.... PROBABLY THE WEAR TABS TOUCHING. DOES IT STOP WHEN YOU APPLY THE BRAKES?
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Re: Replacing bearings
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Feel of the rotor and see if its grooved.
Don't do like I did once - felt the rotor right after driving for a while. I burned the hound out of my finger! Painful lessons are the lessons learned best!
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kbobbjr
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(Pro Tracker)
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05/14/08 03:58 PM
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Re: Replacing bearings
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Jack your truck up so that the wheel isn't touching the ground. Grab the tire on each side and see if you have excessive play in it. It shouldn't move side to side or up and down. If it does then the bearings are bad, if it doesn't then chances are it's the brake pads.
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Re: Replacing bearings
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Yes when I apply the brakes the noise stops. Thanks for the responses.
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Re: Replacing bearings
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Yes when I apply the brakes the noise stops. Thanks for the responses.
Sounds like it's time for a brake service.
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