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Old 07-18-2011, 10:05 PM
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First off is it that hard to do? And second does anyone have a guideline to replace one?
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A bearing on what? Wheel bearing? Front or rear?
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Whell bearing. Front driver side. I believe that is what it is. Its not the tire. But when i'm driving straight or turning to the left there is a wobble coming from the front drivers side tire. But if I turn to the right at a certain point it goes away.
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Soak that shhhhh in PB Blaster the night before. Liberally spray on the bolt heads the day of and hammer it to help loosen it. It's pretty straight forward once you get the rotor and caliper out of the way.
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ummm........the bearings on the front are sealed.......you have to buy the whole hub if the bearing is bad.........for those that suggested differently........the internetz police sez you have to hand over the keys
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Here ya go:

Document ID# 649386
2002 Chevrolet Camaro
Wheel Bearing/Hub Replacement - Front

Removal Procedure




Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
Remove the brake caliper (3) from its mounting.
Support the brake caliper (3) on the steering knuckle using mechanics wire.
Remove the brake rotor (5) from the wheel bearing hub (4).
Disconnect the wheel speed sensor electrical connector.
Remove the wheel bearing hub bolts (6, 7) and wheel speed sensor wire bracket (8).
Pull the wheel bearing hub (4) from the steering knuckle (1).
Installation Procedure




Align the wheel bearing hub (4) to the steering knuckle (1).

Notice

Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

Install the wheel bearing hub bolts (6, 7) and wheel speed sensor wire bracket (8).
Tighten
Tighten the wheel bearing hub bolts to 86 N·m (63 lb ft).

Connect the wheel speed sensor electrical connector. Attach the wheel speed sensor wire to the bracket (8).
Install the brake rotor (5) to the wheel bearing hub (4).
Remove the brake caliper (3) from the mechanics wire support.
Install the brake caliper (3) to its mounting.
Install the tire and the wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
Lower the vehicle.
Document ID# 649386
2002 Chevrolet Camaro



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