Replaced my right front after work today. The dang socket kept getting stuck on the axle nut. 2016 Chevrolet Colorado LT. I left the nut on the axle when pounding on it. This video gave me the confidence to do it, thanks! I might do left front this weekend.
Good video, watched it once then did it. Wish I remembered the screwdriver trick when tightening the axle nut, I did something more complicated (also neglected to realize having a partner holding the brakes probably would have worked too). My 2 notes: -I could not hammer the shaft back, not with 3 lb hammer (brass face) or air hammer. $40 gear puller worked. -If you turn the wheel you can get at all the hub bolts with a straight extension
This has been on my list of things to tackle, had a vibration in the front but went away with a tire change and balance. Have also replaced rotors and pads that seemed to help. Thanks for all the tutorials!
@@fondupot if not under warranty, that sounds expensive. I'm hoping it's just wheel bearings for me. Although, I have U0415 (ABS control module issue) and C00040 (RF wheel speed sensor circuit) codes that leave me thinking it's wheel bearing.
Hey buddy, very detailed video. Sorry to hear that wasn't your problem. But also glad in a way. I have 40K on my Colorado and didn't want to do this yet ! Let us know what you find out. Hope you have a dandy weekend brother 😉
Well I probably could have kept going on the original bearings for a long time, but trying to narrow down my issue. Hopefully figure it out soon. Thanks for watching!
Please keep us updated I'm having the same issue. I had to replace a wheel bearing last summer cause the ring on the bearing for the wheel seed sensor broke. Now I'm getting a rotational noise like you're talking about and not sure what it could be. Great video everything was well explained.
For sure. I’ll make an update video. The truck has been at the dealer for diagnostics since Thursday afternoon. I went there Friday morning and rode with a tech to make verify the noise. And he was able to hear it and agrees it not right. But still a head scratcher. Will see what they say this week.
@smill2300 my noise ended up being a bad bearing in the front differential. I had it replaced under warranty. So I probably didn’t need to replace my wheel bearings.
The ones I have are probably 20 years old. i purchased them at Autozone, I think they are labeled Duralast. I haven't really done any research on new ones, but I would get at least a 3 ton jack stand. Two of those should be able to withstand the weight of a Colorado/Canyon or Silverado/Sierra 1500 truck.Hope that helps.
@@fondupot started with a regular old 13mm crescent wrench and it started slipping/stripping the bolt heads. i was like "huh... is the wrench off?". 12mm was too small. 1/2" was just right. not that i would think there's a difference, but i do have an LT and not a z71.
Check the speed sensor wiring. Could have a frayed cable. Or the connector is loose. Simple replacement if so. Theres also a magnet on the wheel bearing hub that the sensor uses to calculate speed. The magnets are prone to failure and can fall off. The only way to fix that is to replace the wheel bearing.
It is very similar. You won’t have a CV axle shaft in the front to deal with. But the wheel bearing assembly bolts to the steering knuckle in the same way. It’s pretty much the same process.
Crap. I guess I never posted an update. It was the front diff! Dealer had to rebuild it. The race on the pinion bearing wasn’t seated correctly and caused the bearing to wear out prematurely. They replaced everything in the front diff and rebuilt it. Quiet and smooth now. Covered under warranty.
@@fondupot that’s good that it was covered. I have a 2016 Colorado v6 and I have been dealing with the electronic power steering intermittent failure that GM refuses to recall even though it’s the same problem as the 2015 that was listed. Thankfully I bought an extended warranty when I got this truck back in 2020 that is going to pay the $2200 to fix it. My next truck is going to be a Toyota, I’m done with GM products they are just pumping out garbage over the last decade+
is the noise you're hearing a whining type sound? generally get a weird mild howl when i'm in 4x4 or in 4x4 auto. it sounds like its coming from the driver side front, then i found out this is a normal occurrence with GM transfer cases win in 4x4 great video though, i didn't think it was that easy to replace the brakes on these truck, i would have done mine last summer if i knew, i just didn't want to fart around with something as important as brakes
No, and my noise comes in 2wd, and goes away in 4wd auto. It's definitely some kind of rotational pulsing/girding noise. Truck is as the dealership for diagnosis right now.
It’s very similar. 2wd won’t have the CV axle. Everything else is the same. The part number for the wheel hub is different though. All the info is in the video description.
The only mistake you made was beating on the axle with a hammer. Next time thread the old nut on till it's almost flush with the axle and beat on that. You damage the thread by not doing so.
I need to read all the comments before doing stuff... This has destroyed the threads on my CV Axle and will need to be replaced... so much for saving labor on this.
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Replaced my right front after work today. The dang socket kept getting stuck on the axle nut. 2016 Chevrolet Colorado LT. I left the nut on the axle when pounding on it. This video gave me the confidence to do it, thanks! I might do left front this weekend.
Glad it helped! Thanks for watching.
Good video, watched it once then did it. Wish I remembered the screwdriver trick when tightening the axle nut, I did something more complicated (also neglected to realize having a partner holding the brakes probably would have worked too). My 2 notes:
-I could not hammer the shaft back, not with 3 lb hammer (brass face) or air hammer. $40 gear puller worked.
-If you turn the wheel you can get at all the hub bolts with a straight extension
This has been on my list of things to tackle, had a vibration in the front but went away with a tire change and balance. Have also replaced rotors and pads that seemed to help. Thanks for all the tutorials!
Unfortunately the new bearings didn’t fix my noise/vibration. Took the truck to the dealer yesterday for further diagnosis. Thanks for watching!
@@fondupot what ended up being the issue?
@KevinDuganJr front diff carrier bearing. Rebuilt entire front diff by the dealer under warranty
@@fondupot if not under warranty, that sounds expensive. I'm hoping it's just wheel bearings for me. Although, I have U0415 (ABS control module issue) and C00040 (RF wheel speed sensor circuit) codes that leave me thinking it's wheel bearing.
@KevinDuganJr yea it could very well be 2000 bucks for that work. Start with wheel bearings and go from there. Hope it works out.
Hey buddy, very detailed video. Sorry to hear that wasn't your problem. But also glad in a way. I have 40K on my Colorado and didn't want to do this yet !
Let us know what you find out. Hope you have a dandy weekend brother 😉
Well I probably could have kept going on the original bearings for a long time, but trying to narrow down my issue. Hopefully figure it out soon. Thanks for watching!
Please keep us updated I'm having the same issue. I had to replace a wheel bearing last summer cause the ring on the bearing for the wheel seed sensor broke. Now I'm getting a rotational noise like you're talking about and not sure what it could be. Great video everything was well explained.
For sure. I’ll make an update video. The truck has been at the dealer for diagnostics since Thursday afternoon. I went there Friday morning and rode with a tech to make verify the noise. And he was able to hear it and agrees it not right. But still a head scratcher. Will see what they say this week.
@@fondupot Hi dude, I just watched your video, thanks for it. So, what about the finally issue? It's solved?
I'm gonna appreciated your answer!
@smill2300 my noise ended up being a bad bearing in the front differential. I had it replaced under warranty. So I probably didn’t need to replace my wheel bearings.
@@fondupot Thanks a lot. It's ended last year! 😭
@smill2300 damn!
I had the same thing. Found the left rear break pads loose. Had to bend the spring retainer to make it tighter. Fixed it so far.
Interesting. I’ll check it out. Thanks
Excellent video. Wish I had watched a year ago but might come in handy!
Thanks for watching.
As always a well done video.
Great explanation of what to do and how to do it.
Thanks for watching!
Very interesting and informative. Thanks.
Hey thanks! Thanks for watching.
Have the same type of noise. 2020 Colorado crew cab 4x4. 39k miles, the rotors and brakes need replacing though, may have something to do with it.
Rotors warped?
Great video
Cheers thanks!
I'm replacing both of mine. Would it be more efficient to do both at the same time or one and then the other? Great video!
Great video! What jack stands do you recommend and use on your Canyon and Silverado?
The ones I have are probably 20 years old. i purchased them at Autozone, I think they are labeled Duralast. I haven't really done any research on new ones, but I would get at least a 3 ton jack stand. Two of those should be able to withstand the weight of a Colorado/Canyon or Silverado/Sierra 1500 truck.Hope that helps.
Just a heads up: the 4 wheel hub bolts were more like 1/2 for me on my 2017 Colorado LT (stock everything). 13mm started stripping the bolts.
Huh strange. 13mm worked fine for me.
@@fondupot outstanding video though. keep doing gods work
@mattpanz609 did you use a 6 sided socket or 12 point?
@@fondupot started with a regular old 13mm crescent wrench and it started slipping/stripping the bolt heads. i was like "huh... is the wrench off?". 12mm was too small. 1/2" was just right.
not that i would think there's a difference, but i do have an LT and not a z71.
I changed my rotors on the front, every since I've had my stabilitrak go out from time to time
Check the speed sensor wiring. Could have a frayed cable. Or the connector is loose. Simple replacement if so.
Theres also a magnet on the wheel bearing hub that the sensor uses to calculate speed. The magnets are prone to failure and can fall off. The only way to fix that is to replace the wheel bearing.
@@fondupot thanks hope so
Question...is this the same process for a 2016 Canyon, 2 wheel drive?
It is very similar. You won’t have a CV axle shaft in the front to deal with. But the wheel bearing assembly bolts to the steering knuckle in the same way. It’s pretty much the same process.
@@fondupot just subscribed. Your video was very informative. Thanks.
@katielin2379 cheers! Thanks. Glad it helped.
Thank you, nice video.
Thanks a lot!
Any update on what the dealer said was the culprit?
Crap. I guess I never posted an update. It was the front diff! Dealer had to rebuild it. The race on the pinion bearing wasn’t seated correctly and caused the bearing to wear out prematurely. They replaced everything in the front diff and rebuilt it. Quiet and smooth now. Covered under warranty.
@@fondupot that’s good that it was covered. I have a 2016 Colorado v6 and I have been dealing with the electronic power steering intermittent failure that GM refuses to recall even though it’s the same problem as the 2015 that was listed.
Thankfully I bought an extended warranty when I got this truck back in 2020 that is going to pay the $2200 to fix it. My next truck is going to be a Toyota, I’m done with GM products they are just pumping out garbage over the last decade+
@@kj7element276 Sorry to hear that. I don't think I could ever buy a Toyota product. I've had good luck with GM over the years. Knock on wood.
is the noise you're hearing a whining type sound? generally get a weird mild howl when i'm in 4x4 or in 4x4 auto. it sounds like its coming from the driver side front, then i found out this is a normal occurrence with GM transfer cases win in 4x4
great video though, i didn't think it was that easy to replace the brakes on these truck, i would have done mine last summer if i knew, i just didn't want to fart around with something as important as brakes
No, and my noise comes in 2wd, and goes away in 4wd auto. It's definitely some kind of rotational pulsing/girding noise. Truck is as the dealership for diagnosis right now.
Is the axel nut the same size for 2wd and 4wd ??
There is no axle nut on a 2wd truck. Just a hub that’s bolted to the knuckle.
So I wonder if removal is the same ? Any idea .?
It’s very similar. 2wd won’t have the CV axle. Everything else is the same. The part number for the wheel hub is different though. All the info is in the video description.
The only mistake you made was beating on the axle with a hammer. Next time thread the old nut on till it's almost flush with the axle and beat on that. You damage the thread by not doing so.
Good tip. Thanks for posting. The thread ended up being fine tho.
I need to read all the comments before doing stuff... This has destroyed the threads on my CV Axle and will need to be replaced... so much for saving labor on this.
Nice video. How much you think you save doing yourself.
I’d say probably $500-800.
Is this the same process for 2018 ??
Identical.
what did the shop find wrong that was causing the noise
Front diff pinion bearing.
Great video, thank you.