How to Check a Wheel Bearing in Your Car (Replacement)

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  • @scottykilmer
    @scottykilmer  7 років тому +72

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    • @franklinvenneers51
      @franklinvenneers51 7 років тому +1

      Scotty Kilmer what about a 1990 toyota Corolla front bearing??

    • @franklinvenneers51
      @franklinvenneers51 7 років тому +1

      Scotty Kilmer pressed in bearings

    • @sandrapanico6357
      @sandrapanico6357 6 років тому +1

      I wish I was my own mechanic. Glad I found your video, and it really helped me to find the root of my problem. Now I hope that which ever wheel is effected doesn’t pop off and hit someone while I wait to see my mechanic next Tuesday. That would be a bad thing.Note to ones self.... AVOID ANYTHING THAT IS A POTHOLE . One slip up and there goes my tire or tires, depending on how many need to be fixed. Be a scene right out of a movie lol.

    • @e13cess
      @e13cess 6 років тому +3

      Wait were you buy comon sense
      i know a mechanic or two that might need loads of this ...lol

    • @johnmcook1
      @johnmcook1 6 років тому

      Scotty Kilmer. Can the hub on my tribute be worn out causing the cv splines to jump? I have a popping sound and think this is the issue. Have you everheard of this happening?

  • @tom87pate
    @tom87pate 9 років тому +708

    I love the internet and UA-cam because of good people like you Mr. Kilmer.

    • @JayKay-ht8rg
      @JayKay-ht8rg 6 років тому +9

      Thomas Pate Well said!!

    • @Agent-sb5jy
      @Agent-sb5jy 4 роки тому +3

      @@JayKay-ht8rg I second that 🙌

    • @devananderson2641
      @devananderson2641 2 роки тому

      i 609th that

    • @aoka9522
      @aoka9522 2 роки тому +3

      This guy changed the internet and the world.

    • @chrismcdonald6481
      @chrismcdonald6481 2 роки тому +1

      Without taking bearing out could you jack up front end. (Where noise is) and turn hub assembly.?

  • @TheBigsteve713
    @TheBigsteve713 7 років тому +278

    I love this guy, he sounds so enthusiastic about what he's doing

    • @TB1M1
      @TB1M1 4 роки тому +7

      Yeah he is everything modern society isn't..

  • @trutru9018
    @trutru9018 7 років тому +91

    That was the fastest, most complete car repair vid I've ever seen in my life. Thanks! !!

  • @kevkev7164
    @kevkev7164 6 років тому +68

    I watch your videos more than i watch the news. Way more entertaining and informative. Very helpful

  • @Mika30041975
    @Mika30041975 8 років тому +125

    I like the way you explain. Fast. Accurate. You are the man.

  • @PostalBound
    @PostalBound 6 років тому +31

    You have my vote for best instructional videos out there. Simple, no bs, instructions. Thank You !

  • @bohodges1969
    @bohodges1969 5 років тому +11

    Scotty, you're a life saver, my friend! I owe you one. Your videos always help me tackle the hard auto repair jobs that I get roped into. Thanks for sharing your tips and tricks with the rest of us. I really appreciate what you do, brother. Godspeed.

  • @Schroonman
    @Schroonman 4 місяці тому +1

    I’m not sure if I need to do this repair yet, but I want to say how great it was watching you do it. You were concise, enthusiastic and precise. Thank you for this!!

  • @scottykilmer
    @scottykilmer  11 років тому +17

    the hub/bearing assembly is one piece, which you unbolt and remove and replace as a unit. If you remove the 4 bolts eventually holding it on after removing all the other stuff, and it won't fall out, then hammer it out, they will rust in place over time

    • @ElSheepodoggo
      @ElSheepodoggo 2 роки тому

      Thank you once again, Scotty!
      You've been a lifesaver when it comes to automotive stuff.
      God bless you and yours always.

    • @ChastenBias2300
      @ChastenBias2300 Рік тому

      Wat about A 2008 Ford crown Victoria police interceptor rear bearing replacement

    • @questioneverything3332
      @questioneverything3332 2 місяці тому

      ​@ChastenBias2300 you'll need a specialty licensed FBI agent/mechanic to change that interceptor's hub bearing otherwise 10 yrs to life. Call FBI headquarters for service or pay the price.

  • @lasco_ev
    @lasco_ev Рік тому +26

    12 years later bros helping me pass my exams

  • @scottykilmer
    @scottykilmer  12 років тому +44

    fix the worn out grinding parts first, that may be all of it. If it's bearings, the car wold roar, louder the faster you drove

    • @LucasBozovich
      @LucasBozovich Рік тому +1

      How frequently does this happen to a car, and what would happen if I don’t get it replaced in a timely manner?

  • @JSonder143
    @JSonder143 5 років тому +3

    Scotty just did in 4 mins what all mechanics do. Complete the work much faster then they say and charge for multiple hours of labor. Love ya Scotty.

    • @comptonsmurf1235
      @comptonsmurf1235 5 місяців тому +1

      Bruh you have to remember the video is edited it has cuts it definitely did not take 4 minutes 😭😂😂😂

  • @FrigginCatsBruh
    @FrigginCatsBruh Рік тому +6

    This video made me decide to do it myself instead of paying someone else. Thanks!

  • @NewsJunky1966
    @NewsJunky1966 6 місяців тому

    Clear and informative but not being terribly mechanically adept I got my local mechanic/garage to do this on my 20 year old Jeep KJ with 130,000 on the clock. Both bearings replaced along with two new tyres, an oil change and MoT... total cost inc parts and labour was £960 ($1200 approx). Expensive, yes. But the only major job on my Jeep after many years motoring. Only other things done have been brakes, tyres, oil changes and timing belt. Great channel and always informative even if you're not a great fan of Jeeps

  • @scottykilmer
    @scottykilmer  11 років тому +8

    Yes, all the time, they often only make noise when the load of the car is on them moving. If you like my car help, be sure to watch my live car talk show every saturday morning at 10 AM CST on google events. I answer your car questions LIVE there. Just go to my scotty kilmer channel on youtube saturday morning at 10, and click on the google plus icon on the top right corner. That takes you to the event. You do have to be a member of google plus to ask questions, so join up, it’s all Free.

  • @alfredgarcia6608
    @alfredgarcia6608 2 роки тому +1

    Thanks again for making it straight forward and easy to comprehend. Getting the assembly instead of just the bearing save alot of time and elbow grease.

  • @richardseeger1992
    @richardseeger1992 4 роки тому +5

    Thank you scotty, i hope you realize how much we appreciate you for all your knowledge and hard work, thank you very much

  • @thomasforbestv5388
    @thomasforbestv5388 2 роки тому

    Scotty, because of you, I am saving 1800 bucks to replace my bearings on my 1999 avalon. THank you

  • @keitholdbean3173
    @keitholdbean3173 6 років тому +8

    This has to be the best one I've seen so far ...

  • @RickMayn
    @RickMayn 10 років тому +1

    Just bought my first used car and used your videos to keep my repair/maintenance costs down. Brilliant advice and I've recommended you to my friends and family! Keep em coming!

    • @scottykilmer
      @scottykilmer  10 років тому

      If you like my car help, be sure to watch my live car talk show every Saturday morning at 10 AM CST on UA-cam. I answer your car questions LIVE there. Just check it out at How To Ask A Live Mechanic Car Questions Free On UA-cam . And remember, every TUESDAY I upload a new video on the scotty kilmer channel on UA-cam, ua-cam.com/users/scottykilmer , so don’t miss them.

  • @clarence5336
    @clarence5336 6 років тому +9

    Noises can be hard to track down. you can use a laser thermometer to check bearing temps. The hot one is bad.
    Another method that may work is rotating a tire while touching suspension components such as a spring, or torsion bar while rotating a wheel. You will feel the vibration transfer to the suspension.

    • @darkskinwhite
      @darkskinwhite Рік тому

      hmm that sounds like a very reliable trick only not certain I would be confident enough to go off of it

  • @johnwesley3885
    @johnwesley3885 4 роки тому

    Man Scotty is a master of his craft, this video was both concise and comprehensive

  • @JasonLeonPike
    @JasonLeonPike 13 років тому +14

    You always make this stuff look so easy! Good job, clear and helpful. Thanks.

    • @amytaylor5454
      @amytaylor5454 Рік тому +1

      Hello there👋,how are you doing today?Hope you’re having a good day?God bless you❤!!!

  • @cassk9999
    @cassk9999 6 років тому

    I've learned more from scotty's channel in 1 year than I did working at The Toyota dealers as a young apprentice in 2 years these days some apprentiships are just a form of cheap labour, if you watch and ask them questions they treat you like your getting in the way

  • @lenhart8304
    @lenhart8304 6 років тому +7

    thank you Scotty Kilmer for sharing your experience!!!!!
    i enjoy your videos

  • @chayes954r
    @chayes954r 6 років тому

    Scotty, as a 40 year mechanic, (not quite 50 yet like you) I generally like most of your videos, and I agree with many of your statements, but this video is a little risky for many of the novice mechanics that follow your channel. Cars and trucks of today have a large variety of wheel bearing types. Some of these have very specific torque values. Doing this improperly can have severe consequences. A quick mention of this could save people money and a lot of headaches. Much respect.

  • @bradbagley7127
    @bradbagley7127 6 років тому +3

    Hey Scotty, wanted to say thank you for your videos. They are very helpful and entertaining as well. Also wanted to say that you resemble Dennis Hopper amazingly!

  • @hopetransinc1192
    @hopetransinc1192 5 років тому

    Honda dealer charged me $180 labor for this. $200 for part. After taxes $420. After getting the car from dealer noise was still coming and i noticed they changed the wrong side. But dealership won’t accept their mistake. Now I will change myself and save $180. Thanks Scotty!!

  • @donyboy73
    @donyboy73 13 років тому +26

    nice video and great editing

  • @calvinma9493
    @calvinma9493 3 роки тому

    Didnt realize the video is 10 years old. Great videos with great consistency, Master Kilmer

  • @scottykilmer
    @scottykilmer  11 років тому +36

    my son's in the 101st airborne

    • @diegouy8482
      @diegouy8482 4 роки тому

      This was 7 years ago, and i can easily guess he's not with 101st anymore. But i met one of their battalions in Africa.

    • @mikemassie5237
      @mikemassie5237 4 роки тому

      I put a new. wheel bearing on my truck and it still making a lil nose again

    • @HateTheIRS
      @HateTheIRS 4 роки тому

      Mike Massie did you find the cause of it

  • @rickie5150
    @rickie5150 4 роки тому

    Nobody does video like you Scotty !!! You are the Man !!! Thanks again !!!

  • @MrTTqUaTtRo
    @MrTTqUaTtRo 4 роки тому +16

    1:03 - “whack-off the brake” 😂😂 thanks Scotty! You had me dying! You’re the man!

    • @jholzer1989
      @jholzer1989 3 роки тому +1

      (As Butthead)
      "Uh huh huh huh. He said 'whack off.' Uh huh huh huh huh."
      (As Beavis)
      "Hmm heh. Yeah. Hmm Hmm heh. Boioioioioioioinnngggg."

    • @ynotspank1
      @ynotspank1 3 роки тому

      @@jholzer1989 You text so that? Ya really dedicated yourself to this one. 😆

  • @attilaelekes5534
    @attilaelekes5534 8 років тому +1

    I just want to thank you for taking the time to produce videos! Very educational. Very helpful.

  • @rileygrier9923
    @rileygrier9923 5 років тому +5

    You made that look so doable, THANKS SCOTTY!!!!!😎

  • @TheCharliemike11
    @TheCharliemike11 2 роки тому +1

    You make it look so easy scotty, I wish garage mechanics were as positive as you!! X

  • @shadowdog500
    @shadowdog500 13 років тому +5

    Great job Scotty! Your videos are always informative and to the point.
    I know you use jack stands, you may want to indicate that you put them under the car.

  • @erroldillon1548
    @erroldillon1548 6 років тому

    Scotty, you’re the #1 mechanic on the internet. That’s my opinion. I don’t know what I would do without your wonderful information. Don’t you have to use a torque wrench on the nuts?

  • @JustinAndCars
    @JustinAndCars 6 років тому +6

    I love how your videos have a good 90s PBS infommerical feel 😂 great video tho

  • @eddiedpaulding550
    @eddiedpaulding550 Рік тому +1

    Scotty,
    Thank you for saving me time and money.
    Appreciate your knowlegde.

  • @garcigarcia
    @garcigarcia 6 років тому +3

    I love how Scotty makes everything look so easy.

  • @IzaakCha7
    @IzaakCha7 7 років тому

    I love guys like this, you can tell he loves doing this stuff and showing us laymen how it's done.

  • @justinp8946
    @justinp8946 7 років тому +10

    I really like you replace the whole thing, beats trying to press the beating out

    • @Brandon-to9vp
      @Brandon-to9vp 6 років тому +1

      Justin P yea and with age that race is going to be welded on there anyways

  • @cmartinezg1209
    @cmartinezg1209 10 років тому +1

    Thank you Scotty for the great videos I think I saved closed to 5 grand now working on my Cadillac catera and olds bravada keep shining bro.

    • @scottykilmer
      @scottykilmer  10 років тому

      If you like my car help, be sure to watch my live car talk show every Saturday morning at 10 AM CST on UA-cam. I answer your car questions LIVE there. Just check it out at How To Ask A Live Mechanic Car Questions Free On UA-cam . And remember, every TUESDAY I upload a new video, so don’t miss them.

  • @bubblejuice1070
    @bubblejuice1070 7 років тому +7

    i do love and appreciate you and your channel

  • @hankserrano402
    @hankserrano402 4 роки тому

    My 2000 suburban 1500’s front bearing blew out sounds horrific when going in reverse like a screeching grinding sound praying its not something else ,,,first time bearings went out after 319,000 miles my truck runs amazing regular oil changes always keeping on top of fluids etc plus I’m an auto detailer I get lots of compliments on my truck many offers ., keeping it till the day China and Russia come in n try too take it .,, ;) anyhow I’m going to change bearings myself not much of a mechanic thanks too you I’m giving it a shot .. thanks for all you do

  • @offroader22
    @offroader22 6 років тому +12

    You would think an experienced mechanic like you would know the difference between a nut and a bolt :P

  • @FaithisKey792
    @FaithisKey792 2 роки тому

    Scotty, you get a thumbs up just at the start of the videos. Thank you and God bless all and your family.

  • @AnimeDuoOfficial
    @AnimeDuoOfficial 10 років тому +6

    Yeah...you made that sound so simple!

  • @themiddleman7322
    @themiddleman7322 10 місяців тому

    Like every video I've watched about car stuff this guy makes it easier to understand and do love it 👍

  • @scottykilmer
    @scottykilmer  11 років тому +3

    slightly different, just type "wheel bearings" on the search on my opening scottykilmer channel main page and watch the 2 videos on changing front and changing rear wheel bearings.

  • @hayesdlhs
    @hayesdlhs 4 роки тому

    Scotty please do a video on tips and tricks for rusted wheel bearings. Almost made me cry when you just popped that bearing off so easy. Im on day 5 of this madness. By time you make a video I probably still wont have it off. Thanks. Love your video's!

  • @mhenderson1984
    @mhenderson1984 11 років тому +272

    Lol "whack off the brake."

    • @SilverDollarSaloon
      @SilverDollarSaloon 6 років тому +8

      I whacked off the brake once and I screwed my face.

    • @hhhhhhhhhhhhh4927
      @hhhhhhhhhhhhh4927 6 років тому +13

      He also whacked off five studs @ 2:21

    • @gregisdivorced
      @gregisdivorced 6 років тому +2

      Never seen him install the rear caliper back on.

    • @evilal20
      @evilal20 6 років тому +6

      I whacked off my shaft, my father helped me 😉

    • @NEUTRALDROP
      @NEUTRALDROP 6 років тому +6

      @@evilal20 we had to whack mine off together....it took damn near 2 hours to finish and we left a big mess in the driveway. We were so tired mom said we could clean it up tomorrow. My hands were killing me and my shaft was all tore up so my friend let us use his shaft and we worked on it for another 2 hours and tore his up too. One time my friend told me he blew a tranny in his car while driving if you can imagine that. My friend told me he busted a nut on his valve cover in his garage one night.

  • @guillaumelafleche9477
    @guillaumelafleche9477 5 років тому +2

    Scotty's probably my top advisor when it comes to mechanics. It makes me nervous to see him leave his leg under the rotor, though, because I don't entirely trust jacks.

  • @HAL-dm1eh
    @HAL-dm1eh 6 років тому +25

    1:09 I've been trying to figure out who he sounds like and finally it hit me when he said "whack" it's Joe Pesci!

  • @steveregutis9237
    @steveregutis9237 2 роки тому

    This man is a 100% true genius when it comes to car fixes 🔥🔥🔥🔥🤘🤘🤘

  • @chipsciend5456
    @chipsciend5456 7 років тому +43

    He keeps calling the nuts bolts. That drives me up the wall lol

    • @SilverDollarSaloon
      @SilverDollarSaloon 6 років тому +2

      I noticed that too.He also said pull when he pushed on breaker bar.we just love to correct Scotty don't we?

    • @FuqArndNdFndOutBeach
      @FuqArndNdFndOutBeach 6 років тому +11

      He was probably trying to avoid calling anything "Nuts" and have childish morons commenting on his video as if he was talking about "Nutts" Sorta like the idiots who couldn't just move past the moment he said whacking off the brake! lol

    • @restinpeacekobe2411
      @restinpeacekobe2411 4 роки тому

      Chip Sciend Easter egg

    • @nigelmitchell351
      @nigelmitchell351 4 роки тому +1

      Thing is when you've worked in engineering all your life you realise just how important the correct terminology really is, if you're going to avoid fcuk ups !

  • @Nathan84382
    @Nathan84382 10 років тому

    I've got a '93 escort and it's breaking down and these videos are life savers! Thank you so much!

  • @sethwindsor7715
    @sethwindsor7715 Рік тому +27

    So I’m gonna have to wack off my brakes

    • @Rudeboy008
      @Rudeboy008 2 місяці тому

      Yes, a bunch of wacks

    • @IdiotSavant-o9i
      @IdiotSavant-o9i 2 місяці тому

      Neighbors see you whacking em off too many times you could get in trouble. Cuz then you're just pumping your brakes for fun. Indecent brake exposure they call it 😆. Nobody likes a show off

    • @aron352352
      @aron352352 18 днів тому

      When your done with them give me a holler

  • @wrench8149
    @wrench8149 3 місяці тому

    Going to have to try this this weekend on my vehicle. Pleased to hear it might be this simple!

  • @thabg007
    @thabg007 7 років тому +4

    Just changed my front right bearing, i got so use to the sound it use to make that it felt odd not hearing it anymore lol

    • @SteveHacker
      @SteveHacker 4 роки тому

      What model car did you replace it on? I’ve got a 2006 Ford Fusion with a bad left front wheel bearing and I really want to learn how to (and think I can) do it myself. Was it your first time, and were you successful the first time?

    • @thabg007
      @thabg007 4 роки тому

      @@SteveHacker 2007 infiniti g35 AWD, not my first time, this car its just replacing the hub assembly, but the first car I did it on required a hydraulic press to remove old bearing

    • @SteveHacker
      @SteveHacker 4 роки тому

      thabg007 I think mine can be done with a slide hammer and bearing press kit (rentable from auto parts store)... I think the hub can be done as one piece on mine though too...

  • @YOURGIRL1769
    @YOURGIRL1769 Рік тому

    Damn that was one of the best instruction videos. You are an absolute peach Scottie! My grandfather was one of the best mechanics in this world and you're just like him! We truly need more people like you in the world today!

  • @Floridascooterboys
    @Floridascooterboys 9 років тому +7

    Wow nice well done job and good to know I like ur helpfull videos thanks

    • @scottykilmer
      @scottykilmer  9 років тому +4

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  • @peacetoearth
    @peacetoearth 3 роки тому

    with Scotty i press like before i watch the video because i like his style.
    my salutations and respect to the man Scotty the best 👍👍👍👍

  • @dillonmccray7370
    @dillonmccray7370 5 років тому +4

    You should make a video about how not to use an impact to tighten your lug nuts lol

  • @latinpr0phet
    @latinpr0phet 5 років тому

    Very easy to understand his videos, makes it seem easy to do.

  • @birddog3130
    @birddog3130 Рік тому +5

    In real life, thing don't come apart or go together that easy.

  • @jackadams491
    @jackadams491 8 років тому +1

    this guy is informative and comedic

  • @ormand3000
    @ormand3000 9 років тому +10

    Scotty, how was your motorcycle ride? :-)

  • @street1013
    @street1013 5 років тому

    Ur videos have been helping me fix my families trucks and cars for years! Thanks scotty. Ur videos really help

  • @Dezryder
    @Dezryder 9 років тому +7

    When tightening this type of wheel bearing do you use a torque setting?
    How tight is tight?
    Based on your experience, how many miles before wheel bearings fail?

    • @GioGuitarDude
      @GioGuitarDude 9 років тому

      +ktm3009v 110 foot pounds at least. Wheel bearings can outlast the whole car depending on the quality. Many American cars (particularly heavy SUVs) need them replaced every 5-10 years.

    • @davidjames666
      @davidjames666 7 років тому +2

      If you overheat your brakes where they start smoking, , wheel bearings will be toast in 5000 miles

    • @ralanham76
      @ralanham76 6 років тому

      Or a car accident, or hit a curb when sliding on ice at 40mph with van turned at 15 degrees... You need one the next day... 🤣

    • @wkroutz
      @wkroutz 5 років тому

      It's tight when the wrench stops turning

    • @profquad
      @profquad 3 роки тому

      @@wkroutz wow, no. there are specs for your spindle nut that must be followed or you could lose a wheel while driving.

  • @buckbuck4074
    @buckbuck4074 9 років тому +1

    Good communication Scotty within a few seconds I knew where this video was going. Thanks.

  • @Skanzool
    @Skanzool 7 років тому +7

    This video should be entitled - 'How to replace a bad wheel bearing' and not 'How to find if a wheel bearing is bad'.

  • @michaelbutler2053
    @michaelbutler2053 4 роки тому

    That was the best instructional video I have ever ever seen

  • @lordofwar9638
    @lordofwar9638 7 років тому +3

    I had a bad wheel bearing once, but I didn’t know till my wheel came off. Lol

  • @edag9609
    @edag9609 Рік тому

    No Toby Maguire face for the hammer part ? Really?
    You've helped me out so much Scotty. You're the best!!

  • @ThunderWindz
    @ThunderWindz 8 років тому +12

    Why does my car use press bearings -_- this looks SOOO much easier

    • @lastuberman
      @lastuberman 6 років тому

      Me, too.

    • @ryanlester6922
      @ryanlester6922 6 років тому +2

      You can usually buy the assembly the bearings press into with the bearings already in it, but it will cost more.

    • @Cold417
      @Cold417 5 років тому +2

      Like 5-10x more expensive.

    • @paulblecharczyk7132
      @paulblecharczyk7132 4 роки тому

      I understand your comment; this IS easy on what appears to be a front wheel drive, because the rear wheel just free-wheels. rear wheel and all-wheel drive is more difficult as the bearing does need to be pressed out.

  • @albertoascari2542
    @albertoascari2542 5 років тому

    Scotty makes it look so easy he makes you want to pick up your wrench and have ago. Nice and simple to follow. I had been leaving off fixing that noisy wheel bearing for months lol!

  • @chrismayer3919
    @chrismayer3919 8 років тому +9

    Good video, but did you use jack stands when you did this repair? uh-oh, I for one would be scared shitless to get under a car supported by only a jack :-(

    • @gregdolecki8530
      @gregdolecki8530 6 років тому

      Yep, that's how people die.

    • @Andre_XX
      @Andre_XX 6 років тому

      Always use multiple supports.

    • @jennajone45
      @jennajone45 5 років тому

      Most people just use a jack

    • @johnventurino1915
      @johnventurino1915 5 років тому

      You know what you do in this case? When you take the tire off place it under the car near where the wheel assembly is. The jack fails the car will land on your tire. It may scratch it, but oh well lol.

  • @thewatchers325
    @thewatchers325 2 роки тому

    I'll keep following thus gutly any car problems I find his videos and I thank you sooooooo mich again for helping me out again

  • @robitaill3
    @robitaill3 9 років тому +3

    2:51 i can hear your air compressor

  • @chopzoe7121
    @chopzoe7121 6 років тому

    Thank you Mr.kilmer for taking your time to make these videos because they've help me learn a lot about cars and saved me a lot of money and you deserve more than just UA-cam views 👍🏾

  • @mikeharmon8733
    @mikeharmon8733 6 років тому +3

    At 3:12 you keep referring to those nuts as bolts!
    Great video otherwise.
    Go screaming chickens!

  • @sunlite9759
    @sunlite9759 5 років тому

    Bad bearings rumble. To double check before removing wheel spin and listen for rumble. Great advise Scotty.

  • @TheHDStation
    @TheHDStation 8 років тому +11

    3:02 your hand is blocking what you're doing

  • @scottykilmer
    @scottykilmer  11 років тому +1

    check the brake pads for wear, and also the brake dust shield which can bend and scrape when flexing on a turn

  • @I-didnt-ask-you
    @I-didnt-ask-you 6 років тому +3

    How do I tell if my muffler bearing is bad?

  • @The__Watchmen__
    @The__Watchmen__ Рік тому

    My wheel bearing was totally worn, with a loud scraping and humming sound penetrating into the cabin. Fortunately it was an old Toyota, so I managed to drive it from London UK into mainland Europe all the way to Italy, and back to the UK. It was a loud road trip, and I should have bought earplugs, but the car kept going. Then after I returned, I drove it for another 3'000 miles around the UK, before I decided to eventually pay up the £200 and to my local mechanic for a new bearing. It's now quiet and peaceful in the car. I wouldn't have taken that risk with another manufacturer, but I had a little faith in Toyota.

  • @crx122
    @crx122 8 років тому +30

    Scotty Kilmer, I respect you a ton and know you know your shit, but I don't understand a couple things here. You don't use a torque wrench on the axle nut, which is extremely important (many bearings get ruined by improper torque on the axle nut) and you are putting the lug nuts on with an impact wrench, which usually leads to overtightening. Again I know you know your shit, but I am just wondering about those two things.

    • @crx122
      @crx122 8 років тому +7

      I think that's a very common mistake made, one very easy to commit when you're inexperienced. Starting lugnuts by hand is a necessity, as you know instantly if it's threading on correctly, while an impact gun can crossthread a fastener in an instant. The only time it's ok to use an impact for lugnuts is if you're using a torque stick, even then they have to be started by hand.

    • @jgingiloski
      @jgingiloski 8 років тому +7

      +Dennis R I was thinking the same exact thing. He made the whole video, why not mention to torque the nut and lugs to specification?

    • @crx122
      @crx122 8 років тому +7

      Jonathan Gingiloski I don't think he used a torque wrench at all honestly, which is why he didn't mention it. It makes no sense why he isn't using one, as you cannot reliably judge torque by feel. Improper axle nut torque is downright dangerous and will destroy wheel bearings, while improper lug nut torque will warp rotors if too tight, and obviously if they are too loose you risk them spinning off. I've seen so many snapped wheel studs from people cranking the lugs too tight, and studs also break many times from the lugs being too loose as well, when the lugs begin backing off, the wheel wobbles and destroys the studs through metal fatigue. I have no idea why an experienced mechanic like him is impacting on wheel studs and not using a torque wrench...

    • @jgingiloski
      @jgingiloski 8 років тому +3

      I completely agree with everything you said Dennis. I wonder how long that bearing will last with a completely unknown amount of torque on that nut. I'm good with a cheater bar or impact wrench for removal but I strictly use a torque wrench for assembly. It only takes a second to set and you don't run the risk of taking the heads off of bolts or under torqueing them.

    • @crx122
      @crx122 8 років тому +9

      Jonathan Gingiloski You sound like you do work correctly and safely, that's great to see. The little extra time you spend to do it right the first time is much better than the time and cost to have to redo the job when your new parts fail, or even worse get seriously injured from something like your wheel flying off after your wheel bearing fails. I've seen brand new wheel bearings fail after a few thousand miles from people who replaced them and didn't torque the axle nut correctly. The less knowledgeable backyard mechanics tend to just crank it on with a cheater bar and pipe combo super tight, thinking "tighter is better" without even bothering to use a torque wrench. Overtightened axle nuts lead to a massive preload on the bearing, and usually a catastrophic failure.
      Couple weeks ago a car was towed into the shop, wheel bearing had failed after only a few thousand miles for the exact reason previously mentioned, the tire was bent out at nearly a 45 degree angle, and the wheel had nearly separated. I am all for the do it yourself mentality, I started off as do it yourselfer before persuing a career in automotive myself, but it's important you do your research and are willing to invest in the tools to do it right. That's why this video kinda irked me, because these are the kinds of videos DIY'ers watch to learn how to do repairs, if they go torquing on their axle nuts with no torque wrench, and impacting on their lug nuts, VERY bad things can happen to them on the road. This video is teaching dangerous techniques...

  • @winnabego
    @winnabego 11 років тому

    Jeez, i knew in the first ten seconds you were also a media personality. you just made another fan today! thanks for the video!

  • @jcrnda
    @jcrnda 6 років тому

    Scotty, you make it sound so smooth and easy!

  • @UserName-ii1ce
    @UserName-ii1ce 3 роки тому

    Scotty is the best internet mechanic

  • @Manny123-y3j
    @Manny123-y3j 5 місяців тому

    Really appreciate your channel, Scotty. Excellent content, as always.

  • @gothicjesus
    @gothicjesus 3 роки тому

    Best wheel bearing replacement tutorial

  • @dealstobid
    @dealstobid 5 років тому

    I think I’m getting addicted watching Scotty’s videos

  • @brucec.7126
    @brucec.7126 3 роки тому

    thanks for great tips been watching your videos for 3 years,thank man.

  • @EdwardGranville
    @EdwardGranville 2 роки тому

    Scotty always makes it seem easy!

  • @jasonbentley2819
    @jasonbentley2819 9 років тому +1

    Thanks so much for this video. I will be replacing my rear wheel bearing tonight.

  • @sarahmarie_11
    @sarahmarie_11 7 років тому

    You make this look exceedingly simple!