Front wheel Hub/Bearing

[mikeyss]

My 09 Tahoe needs the LF wheel hub/bearing replaced. I used to work for a GM dealership a few years back and am out of the loop now on parts. I used to swear by OEM or Timken bearings. But that was on the old GMT800 platform. Since I've only had my GMT900 for about a year, I don't pretend to know which bearing is best for it. I plan to keep this Tahoe until I can't find parts for it anymore since it has the L9H in it, so I'm looking for only the best stuff for it. I searched google already, and it seems Timken is a good choice, but I trust you guys more than google.

Thanks for any advice you can give me

 

[HiHoeSilver]

My 09 Tahoe needs the LF wheel hub/bearing replaced. I used to work for a GM dealership a few years back and am out of the loop now on parts. I used to swear by OEM or Timken bearings. But that was on the old GMT800 platform. Since I've only had my GMT900 for about a year, I don't pretend to know which bearing is best for it. I plan to keep this Tahoe until I can't find parts for it anymore since it has the L9H in it, so I'm looking for only the best stuff for it. I searched google already, and it seems Timken is a good choice, but I trust you guys more than google.

Thanks for any advice you can give me

Timken all day.

 

[swathdiver]

Yep, Timken Mike! SP500301, replaced one of mine last year and found the best price through Amazon with Prime.

 

[mikeyss]

Thanks guys. Since I'm OCD, I was also planning on doing both sides, but how do I justify to my other half that we gotta do them both at the same time, any suggestions? Haha

 

[Doubeleive]

I used to use Timken but moog is pretty decent too and comes with a 3yr warranty instead of 1 yr with Timken
warranty's usually work out in my favor.......I buy lifetime products whenever possible because it then becomes a one time expense.

 

[swathdiver]

Thanks guys. Since I'm OCD, I was also planning on doing both sides, but how do I justify to my other half that we gotta do them both at the same time, any suggestions? Haha

You just say we gotta do it and do it. Sell off the other on CL or Ebay. Make sure you replace the nut, it's one time use item. The one coming off is 35mm and the replacement OE (11609826) and Dorman (05177) are 36mm. I used the 36mm to remove the 35mm. Have both for the future now. Torque to 177 ft lbs or you'll be doing them again. The knuckle bolts can be reused and go to 133 ft lbs. Just realized that all I've written relates to a 4WD truck and unsure if different for 2WD.

 

[Matt_]

@swathdiver you happen to know if those torque values also apply to the gmt900 2500 series?

 

[swathdiver]

I don't see any difference in my manuals and my buddies 2007 Classic used the same torque values when he did his hubs too.

 

[Kelsda]

My 09 Tahoe needs the LF wheel hub/bearing replaced. I used to work for a GM dealership a few years back and am out of the loop now on parts. I used to swear by OEM or Timken bearings. But that was on the old GMT800 platform. Since I've only had my GMT900 for about a year, I don't pretend to know which bearing is best for it. I plan to keep this Tahoe until I can't find parts for it anymore since it has the L9H in it, so I'm looking for only the best stuff for it. I searched google already, and it seems Timken is a good choice, but I trust you guys more than google.

Thanks for any advice you can give me

Just did one 2008 tahoe local auto parts 240 bucks amazon same part 134 free shipping

 

[PG01]

This is funny because my left front (4wd) is going out too and @mikeyss im going to do both sides. I do things in pairs just because.... my luck in 3k the rf will start to go out. I tell my wife you have to do both sides and she goes with it and believe me shes no dummy when it comes to cars, mechanical stuff. Im going timken or moog but prob Timken. Tell her it wont align right or tires will wear uneven or something to that effect....

 

[67RS427]

Your replacing the wheel bearing and hub correct? No point in just replacing bearing when you get hub, bearing and sensor for $120ish each... AcDelco/Moog replacement whenever possible. GM spent billions in R&D and Moog makes great parts.

https://smile.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B003UEBQ2E/ref=ya_aw_od_pi?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Always use AcDelco site to find your correct part number.

http://parts-catalog.acdelco.com/catalog/catalog_search.php

 

[ezstriper]

the ABS sensor is the issue, the real cheap ones fail quick, any of the brand name ones or GM are the way to go unless you want to do it a second time

 

[Doubeleive]

Your replacing the wheel bearing and hub correct? No point in just replacing bearing when you get hub, bearing and sensor for $120ish each... AcDelco/Moog replacement whenever possible. GM spent billions in R&D and Moog makes great parts.

https://smile.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B003UEBQ2E/ref=ya_aw_od_pi?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Always use AcDelco site to find your correct part number.

http://parts-catalog.acdelco.com/catalog/catalog_search.php

you can't just replace the bearing.....not on the front anyway, it's a complete assembly

 

[Doubeleive]

the moog is $123+ shipping and 5% off with the code on rockauto if you don't have prime

 

[Doubeleive]

after a second look on rockauto the ac delco oem one is only $10 more, dam they have good prices

 

[HiHoeSilver]

Timken FTW. Also on rock auto.

 

[lawfarm]

I've had incredibly good luck with SKF wheel bearing and hub assemblies; I used the SKF BR930661 when I just redid my truck. My mechanic uses them almost exclusively, and has installed them on hundreds of GMs (and other vehicles). They worked great!

Also, check pricing on Amazon; I found a lot of parts were cheaper there than at RockAuto.

 

[swathdiver]

Lots of heavy equipment is equipped with SKF Bearings.

 

[Doubeleive]

one of the other benefits of rockauto though is the lifetime warranty for many many things