When to replace front wheel bearing Assy on 2500HD?
When to replace front wheel bearing Assy on 2500HD?
Replace Front Wheel Bearing Assy on 2500HD/3500SRW (dually similiar) Preface:If you are running oversized tires, high hp, or subjecting your truck to extreme shocks on the front, like drag racing or sled pulling, your front wheel bearings will not last much past the 36k mi warranty.
What is the GM front wheel bearing Assy number?
You can drive pretty far worn bearings without fear of the wheel departing the truck due to the captive design of the unit. This is a sealed bearing assy that includes the hub, lug bolts, bearings, axle spline, wheel speed sensor, and cable. GM has recently updated the part number to #15225770 or AC Delco #FW289.
How big is a front wheel bearing nut?
It measures 35.5mm, you can remove it with a 36mm socket and breaker bar or tap a 1 3/8″ socket onto it. If the truck is in 4WD with the truck in park, it will not spin the hub. The nut is a locking nut, so it will be tight most the way off. Step 9:
What’s the best way to replace a front wheel bearing?
15mm socket and ratchet, wrench will work if you are strong. 21mm socket and BIG ASS breaker bar. Cutting torch will have better luck than a wrench on this *****. 36mm socket and breaker bar. Nut is actually 35.5mm, so a 1 3/8″ socket can be beaten on it. Sharp flat blade screwdriver. Hammer. Pliers. Large C-Clamp. Grease. Loctite – Blue.
Replace Front Wheel Bearing Assy on 2500HD/3500SRW (dually similiar) Preface:If you are running oversized tires, high hp, or subjecting your truck to extreme shocks on the front, like drag racing or sled pulling, your front wheel bearings will not last much past the 36k mi warranty.
You can drive pretty far worn bearings without fear of the wheel departing the truck due to the captive design of the unit. This is a sealed bearing assy that includes the hub, lug bolts, bearings, axle spline, wheel speed sensor, and cable. GM has recently updated the part number to #15225770 or AC Delco #FW289.
It measures 35.5mm, you can remove it with a 36mm socket and breaker bar or tap a 1 3/8″ socket onto it. If the truck is in 4WD with the truck in park, it will not spin the hub. The nut is a locking nut, so it will be tight most the way off. Step 9:
15mm socket and ratchet, wrench will work if you are strong. 21mm socket and BIG ASS breaker bar. Cutting torch will have better luck than a wrench on this *****. 36mm socket and breaker bar. Nut is actually 35.5mm, so a 1 3/8″ socket can be beaten on it. Sharp flat blade screwdriver. Hammer. Pliers. Large C-Clamp. Grease. Loctite – Blue.
