REMOVAL OF FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS - 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

replacing bearing involves removing axle your not replacing a hub but tearing apart axle 99 04 F250 Sterling Rear axle bearing replacement Pt 2 2006 Ford F250 rear hub axle seal replacement F250 Rear Brakes Axle Hub Removal Install 03 07 Powerstroke

In order to remove the front wheel bearings without press hub off the bearing and then the bearing out of the knuckle. To do the first step need a a Support Bridge.It is a special tool. Make bridge and use a general bearing pulled kit to replace bearings. use a "Front Wheel Drive Bearing Removal Adapters Puller Pulley Tool Set Kit" .To replace the bearing, remove front CV shaft taking care not to move the CV shaft too far out .

Wheel Bearings

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Adjustment

2002-05 Models

1. Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the precautions at the beginning of this section.
2. Remove or disconnect the following:
   
   Rear wheel Brake drum Hub cover Cotter pin Lock nut cover
3. Adjust the locknut to achieve wheel bearing play of 0.001-0.006 inches (0.025-0.152 mm).

Removal & Installation

2002-05 Models

1. Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the precautions at the beginning of this section.
2. Remove or disconnect the following:
   
   Rear wheel Brake drum Hub cap Cotter pin Lock nut cover Lock nut Wheel bearing retainer washer and the outer wheel bearing Hub assembly Grease seal Inner wheel bearing
3. Clean and inspect the wheel bearings and races for unusual wear or damage. Replace parts as necessary.

To install:

1. Pack the wheel bearings with grease for assembly.
2. Install or connect the following:
   
   Inner wheel bearing Grease seal Hub assembly Lock nut. Adjust the locknut to achieve wheel bearing play of 0.001-0.006 inches (0.025-0.152 mm). Lock nut cover Cotter pin Hub cap Brake drum Rear wheel
   

You're in for a job here but if you're up for it... here is a page that seems to follow the approach I would use.
http://www.benzworld.org/forums/w123-e-ce-d-cd-td/1590160-front-wheel-bearing-removal.html
I hope it helps!

To replace hub/bearings on a Chevy sprint, Do all the obvious things; raise car, etc.etc. with the wheel off, remove caliper and support with wire, string. remove strut bolts, outer tie-rod bolt and tie-rod, remove ball-joint bolt, you should be able to tilt the knuckle out of the way enough to drive out the ball-joint stud (o install reverse the removal instructions. I have owned and self repaired a total of five sprints.

Removal & Installation Front To Remove:
The front wheel bearings are not serviced separately. If the front wheel bearings are defective, the hub and bearing assembly must be replaced.

1. Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the precautions in the beginning of this section.
2. Lubricate the threads on the halfshaft with clean engine oil.
3. Remove or disconnect the following:
   • Front wheels
   • Halfshaft hub nut
   • Caliper from the steering knuckle WARNING
     DO NOT allow the brake hose to support the weight of the caliper.
     
   • Brake rotor
   • Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) sensor from the backing plate
   • Hub and bearing assembly from the backing plate
   • Hub and bearing assembly from the halfshaft
   • Hub and bearing assembly

To Install:
Exploded view of the front hub mounting and related components

1. Install or connect the following:
   • Hub and bearing assembly onto the halfshaft
   • Hub and bearing assembly to the backing plate. Torque the 3 bolts alternately and evenly to 70 ft. lbs. (95 Nm).
   • ABS sensor
   • Brake rotor
   • Caliper on the steering knuckle.
   • Halfshaft nut. Torque it to 118 ft. lbs. (160 Nm).
   • Front wheel. Torque the nuts to 100 ft. lbs. (140 Nm).

Section 05-03C: Wheel Hubs and Bearings, Front Wheels, 4-Wheel Drive 1997 F-250/350/Super Duty Workshop Manual REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION Procedure revision date: 05/17/2000 Locking Hubs, Manual




Item Part Number Description 1 3A329 Halfshaft 2 3C132 Rolling Diaphragm Seal (Axle) 3 3299 Integral Spacer Needle Bearing Seal 4 3123 Bearing, Caged Needle 5 3105 Front Wheel Spindle 6 1190 Wheel Hub Grease Seal 7 4221 Inner Wheel Bearing (with Bearing Cup 4222) 8 1102 Front Disc Brake Hub and Rotor 9 4221 Outer Wheel Bearing (with Bearing Cup 4222) 10 - Pin (Part of 1195) 11 1195 Inner Lock Nut 12 1198 Lockwasher 13 1197 Outer Lock Nut 14 - Steel Thrust Washer
(Part of 3B458) 15 - Plastic Thrust Washer
(Part of 3B458) 16 - Splined Thrust Washer
(Part of 3B458) 17 3B457 Snap Ring 18 1K105 Hub Body 19 - Lock Ring (Part of 1K106) 20 1K104 Cap 21 1K104 Capscrew A - While Rotating Front Disc Brake Hub and Rotor, Tighten Inner Lock Nut to 68 Nm (50 Lb-Ft) to Seat Bearings. Back Nut Off 90 Degrees (1/4 Turn). B - Tighten to 217-278 Nm (160-205 Lb-Ft) C - Tighten to 4-6 Nm
(35-53 Lb-In) Removal

1. Separate cap assembly from hub body by removing the three Torx® head capscrews.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   

1. Remove the lock ring seated in the groove of the front disc brake hub and rotor (1102).
   
   
   
   
   

1. Remove the hub body assembly from the front disc brake hub and rotor. If the body is difficult to remove, install two capscrews and pull the body assembly out of the front disc brake hub and rotor.
   
   
   
   
   

Installation

1. NOTE: Do not pack the hublock body assembly or cap with grease. Excessive grease can cause excessive dialing effort and hub failure.
   
   Follow removal procedure in reverse order.
   

1. Tighten three Torx® head capscrews to 4-6 Nm (35-53 lb-in).
   

Hello tclinch.
Your Grand Caravan has hub assemblies front and rear. Also if yours is all wheel drive it has a rear hub as well. Just different removal processes.
Hope your repair goes well for you.

This requires axle removal ,then the sealed bearings inside the hub can be driven out with a long punch and heavy mallet.

what I do is put a glob of grease in the palm of my hand and push bearing down in to grease untill you see the grease come out of the bearing or you can go to your local parts store and get a bearing grease packer. also wipe spindal with a genorus glob and put grease in between bearing in rotor. To get to the bearings all you need to do is remove tire, center cap (outter grease seal) the silver cap in the center. the cotter pin, Nut, washer outter bearing then the rotor will slip off inner bearing is in rotor still being held in by inner grease seal take seal off replace with new one pack your bearings and reverse removal procedure when retightening nut do not make tight just snug the go another turn if you go to tight you will burn your bearings real fast.