Wheel Bearings

[Master of Stiks]

Anyone have a how to on changing out front wheel bearings in a '94 Camaro? The guys at Les Schwab say that they are getting bad. I don't hear anything yet, but I figured I'd better see if I could find out how to change them out myself as it will save me about $400 in labor and thier parts. What a joke, these guys won't put on any parts that are not purchased through them, but they are charging $150 more than the local parts store, plus labor. In any case if anyone has the info let me know, if not I will make sure to provide an illustrated guide after I figure it out. Can't be that bad right?

[TraceZ]

You cannot change just the bearings. You'll need to get new hub assemblies.

Remove the brake calpiers and rotors
Unplug the ABS connectors on the backs of the hubs
remove 4 bolts holding hub to spindle
remove hub


install is the reverse.

[Rob B (shoebox)]

[Master of Stiks]

Oh, thats right it's a sealed bearing. It lasts longer, but is more of a pain to change out. Alright, thanks guys.

[Rob B (shoebox)]

Oh, thats right it's a sealed bearing. It lasts longer, but is more of a pain to change out. Alright, thanks guys.

I would say it is less of a pain. No mess, lubing or adjusting. Easy to remove and replace. It takes about as long to get the car up and the wheel off as it does to change it.

[Master of Stiks]

Realy? Well then sweet. Thanks again.

[alenstein]

..Yeah but lets not forget it costs little more due to the sensor inside. I think GM wants $160 for each.

[Rob B (shoebox)]

..Yeah but lets not forget it costs little more due to the sensor inside. I think GM wants $160 for each.

Nah, only $143.

[Master of Stiks]

Hey, am I going to have any problems with removing the calipers? I heard that if you do not do it right they will lock up, and I will have to remove lines and pry them back apart. Any way if anyone has some info on removing the calipers and rotors let me know.

[crazilyconfused]

Not to hijack this post, but does anyone know if they offer this bearing without ABS?? I'm deleting my ABS but I want to change my hub bearings while I have the whole front end apart (Major OVerhaul to the bird) If they offered a cheaper non ABS alternative I would be very pleased.