I never use the Auto 4 option. I either leave it in 2, or 4 Hi, if needed.
Wheel Bearing Shot
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I never use the Auto 4 option. I either leave it in 2, or 4 Hi, if needed.
Probably closer to 100%. Why would anyone service a non-servicable bearing? Are there such things as servicable wheel bearings on vehicles?
Not bashing, just asking. From what I've seen, there are none.
When my dad replaced the wheel bearings on his Rialta, there were service notes all over the internet that my mom found for him, detailing what bearings where what, and their load ratings, and their warnings for where not to use them. I was very surprised to see that much information about them mon the net. But then again, everything is out there now. Just have to dig.
indy_500
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I'm not a mechanic. Perhaps I should heve been more specific. The left front wheel hub assembly on my truck is shot. Part of the "assembly" are the actual bearings so I believe you are correct. The bearings are not servicable thus, when they go, you have to shell out the clams for the entire hub assembly. I know this only from my experience of replacing these dam things on the last three Suburbans I have owned. I love my truck and will continue to buy Suburbans as long as they are allowed to make them, but this, in my opinion, is not something that should repeatedly wear out based on engineering standards of today.
Dave
Dave, you are correct (I'm pretty sure) -- the wheel hub, bearings, and speed sensor are all part of an assembly. And I agree with you that they should not be wearing out every three years (in my case).
Yes, agreed. They are a purchase assembly, OR, when you find out you have the wrong bearing in there, you CAN take it apart and replace just the bearing.
This is what my father did. They took pics at the shop when the full axle assembly came in. When it went, the wheel flew off at 70 mph and the hub assembly dragged on the highway, needed the whole axle at that point.
Nearly 9 months later when they were prepping for their next annual trip south, the pics told the story. They could see by the color of the bearing seal, that it was the "cheap" bearing, that should not have been put on the axle assembly. A little research and my mom found everything, including the bearing seal color, that tells you what load the bearing was meant for. Also manufacturer, and everything else you could imagine about that bearing based on the color of the seal.
He decided he was not going until he had the right bearing, and they ordered just the bearing ($450 EACH) and replaced them himself, before they left on their trip. Piece of mind on a 5000 mile journey is priceless.
My point is, look for these things when they replace yours this time, because ALL the information is on the web for what you actually had replaced, and what is part of that replacement, especially the critical fail piece, the bearing.
i've got a 2008 silverado with 38,000 miles on it and the front drivers side bearing goes in for replacement next week...pretty sad actually. it will be 3 years old in August...
of course, no warranty i'm over 36K miles and form what i hear, it probably wouldn't have been covered under the bumper to bumper...
of course, no warranty i'm over 36K miles and form what i hear, it probably wouldn't have been covered under the bumper to bumper...
Thanks everyone for your input. I am going to call the dealer in the morning and see if it's somehow covered under the "Powertrain" Warranty. They fixed the first one on this truck while I had the GM Certified used car warranty but I doubt, since I'm now at 88,500 miles, this will fly.
If not, I trust by buddy Chris to hook me up and do it right. Just tired of always worrying about these stupid things as much traveling as I do. Like I said before, high end (price wise) vehicles should be built as such.
Dave
If not, I trust by buddy Chris to hook me up and do it right. Just tired of always worrying about these stupid things as much traveling as I do. Like I said before, high end (price wise) vehicles should be built as such.
Dave
Good luck on the power train warranty, a buddy of mine has a Duramax with 40k miles on it and the torque converter went bad..................
serious? wheel bearings are? that is good news. I hope to chat with the service tech this week on this one...
That's what he told me. I'll find out for sure when I take it in tomorrow. They also replaced the fuel pump under the Powertrain Warranty last summer.
I will try to have him get me a list of all components covered for future reference. Hopefully, I won't need it!
Dave
Chad - Have them check both sides. Just tell them they both don't feel right.
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The trick with that one is, based on experience, what is the warranty on the cheaper ones. On my last Suburban, I just had them put the China, 1 year warranty hubs on it because I knew I was going to sell it. Some have a lifetime warranty. They cost more but could be worth it in the long run. JMO.
Dave
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2007 new body not the classic front hub bearings are covered under the power train 5year or 100,000 mile. It will be hard to get a list of the things that are covered, what we do at the dealer is look up the labor opp. for the job at hand and it will tell us if it is covered or not. If you had to pay for it buy the after market ones same thing as oem just better price.
2007 new body not the classic front hub bearings are covered under the power train 5year or 100,000 mile. It will be hard to get a list of the things that are covered, what we do at the dealer is look up the labor opp. for the job at hand and it will tell us if it is covered or not. If you had to pay for it buy the after market ones same thing as oem just better price.
Took it in this morning, Picked it up at noon. Zero charge!
Make sure you call the dealer and have them look up the problem to see if it's coverered. If I didn't, I'd be out serious dough!
Hope this post saves someone some money!
Now, let it snow in the Western UP and all my prayers will be answered!!
Dave
Make sure you call the dealer and have them look up the problem to see if it's coverered. If I didn't, I'd be out serious dough!
Hope this post saves someone some money!
Now, let it snow in the Western UP and all my prayers will be answered!!
Dave