I own a 1996 Astro van AWD. On my van there is a large axle bolt and nut on the front axle. In your video it seems to be just a cap... Will I still be able to replace/repack the wheel bearings? Or do I need to replace the whole hub?
Okay I just did my wheel bearing I only did one side because getting too late out and I am cold. But took it for a spin and I am positive I must have done something wrong. Because my issues are even worse now than they were before. I also greased all the grease fitting with the grease gun and it feels like my tires going to pop off now
@@cr112784 I had a tie rod that was practically loose on the other side and I think I put on the spindle nut too loose so I would definitely recommend looking up the specs for a torque wrench and tightening it to proper tightness
It's been a long time since I've done bearings like this but if I remember correctly you're not supposed to grease the axle or inner races of the bearings. I think those are supposed to be installed dry so that the inner race doesn't spin on the axle.
I just finished watching and you comment on greasing the axle. Both races should have to be hammered on with a drift punch and need to be tighter than heck connecting to the rotor. If they aren't the rotor is expanded and warped and is not reusable. He showed that with one of the rotors. the race spun on it.
@@edgrrickett140 I'm talking about the part of the bearing that makes contact with the axle, the part that slides on, I believe those are supposed to be dry along with the axle. I think you're referring to the races that get pressed into the rotor which the bearings ride up against. I think we're talking about two different things.
@@bodeine454 Yeah I was talking about the races, you're talking about the inner bearing carrier. So wow, no grease on the outside of the inner carriers of the bearings OR the axle correct? Well, that makes sense, we don't want that carrier spinning around the axle. the bearing is what's supposed to be spinning. The reason I'm checking into it is I'm getting ready to do this on my Astro. I hope the new races don't spin in the old rotor. I'll have to get new rotors then. they're only 90 bucks each.
@@edgrrickett140 I got brand new Chinese rotors and ceramic pads with new races already installed and new Timken bearings for way less than that and they've performed very well.
This is a great video and a perfect demonstration of how this task is done.
Came here through Peter Ralston.
yeah not sure why this is in the playlist lmao. Will this help me become enlightened?
@@UrAWizard What really is a chevy astro van front wheel bearing?
@@jelmar35 lol 😂
yeah, same :D :D :D
@@UrAWizard probably :D
Very straight forward, super helpful!
No way i just watched this man hand tighten a rotor with an adjustable wrench…. This man straight mechanikin
I own a 1996 Astro van AWD. On my van there is a large axle bolt and nut on the front axle. In your video it seems to be just a cap... Will I still be able to replace/repack the wheel bearings? Or do I need to replace the whole hub?
Thanks you answered my question, which Timken sets to get. It's set 6 and set 3
sir i owe you a beer or 2
Always wondered what was underneath the tire.
Thank you so much
Thankyou so much, appreciate it.
Thanks!
Will this be the same on a ‘05 Astro?
no
2003-2005 is different and AFAIK you must replace the entire hub assembly. I did both of my fronts.
Rears can replace just the bearings though.
Thank you very much! :)
Good 저도 해보겠습니다~~^_^
Should I replace all at the same time
This is the most enlightening shit ive ever seen
Okay I just did my wheel bearing I only did one side because getting too late out and I am cold. But took it for a spin and I am positive I must have done something wrong. Because my issues are even worse now than they were before. I also greased all the grease fitting with the grease gun and it feels like my tires going to pop off now
Did u fix it figure it out on ur own
@@cr112784 I had a tie rod that was practically loose on the other side and I think I put on the spindle nut too loose so I would definitely recommend looking up the specs for a torque wrench and tightening it to proper tightness
It's been a long time since I've done bearings like this but if I remember correctly you're not supposed to grease the axle or inner races of the bearings. I think those are supposed to be installed dry so that the inner race doesn't spin on the axle.
I just finished watching and you comment on greasing the axle. Both races should have to be hammered on with a drift punch and need to be tighter than heck connecting to the rotor. If they aren't the rotor is expanded and warped and is not reusable. He showed that with one of the rotors. the race spun on it.
@@edgrrickett140 I'm talking about the part of the bearing that makes contact with the axle, the part that slides on, I believe those are supposed to be dry along with the axle. I think you're referring to the races that get pressed into the rotor which the bearings ride up against. I think we're talking about two different things.
@@bodeine454 Yeah I was talking about the races, you're talking about the inner bearing carrier. So wow, no grease on the outside of the inner carriers of the bearings OR the axle correct? Well, that makes sense, we don't want that carrier spinning around the axle. the bearing is what's supposed to be spinning. The reason I'm checking into it is I'm getting ready to do this on my Astro. I hope the new races don't spin in the old rotor. I'll have to get new rotors then. they're only 90 bucks each.
@@edgrrickett140 I got brand new Chinese rotors and ceramic pads with new races already installed and new Timken bearings for way less than that and they've performed very well.
Gotta have grease. That's exactly why this is done.
Buen video.
Do you have a rear wheel drive bearing video?
Did u find one
Cuales son las medidas de las piezas por favor
that inner bearing is what must be causing that clicky sound ...as it goes away when i apply brake gently i can hear it with my window open
Why did you do this without sound? That is so not cool
NEVER loosen castle nuts to align for the cotter pin
You need sound next time.
Too fast. Slow it down a little it so we can see whats going on
Why did you speed up the video? To me this video is useless for someone that is new to repairing wheel bearings. Slow Down!!!
Set playback speed to .25%
There are millions of other slow ones. This one is great for those looking for faster - plus, theres always the pause button.