Well, the $350 spent on new brake rotors did not fix the problem. The problem is a pulsing squeaking from the left rear wheel area. That rotor happened to be warped so I thought that was the problem. After driving, that rotor was noticibly hotter than the other one. Well after installing the new rotors, getting rid of the vibration, finally, there still is the squeaking sound. I did notice that the sound started immediatly after going through a small pothole....

So..... My brother suggested it was a wheel bearing, which at this point seems to be the last thing that can be replaced. So what do you guyd think??? Should I get the wheel bearing replaced? Do I need to take it to a dealer or can I do it myself? I am very quick with installing. I did the whole rotor swap in 45 minutes, and I have much mechanical backround, and have watched HPTV every Saturday.

Please let me know what you think. Thanks!!!

 

Changing a wheel bearing is very easy.

1, Remove rearend cover.
2. Drain rearend fluid.
3. Remove the holding pin.
4. Push the axle in question inward and the c-clip should fall out.
5. Remove axle.
6. Pop seal and wheel bearing out.
7. Put new bearing in (just place something over it like a block of wood and hammer it in so it goes in flat).
8. Put on the seal. Again, just push it in or hammer in as needed.
9. Slide axle back in.
10. Put c-clip back on.
11. Put holding pin back in.
12. Put rearend cover back on (remember to get a new gasket. I recommend Felpro).
13. Refill with 1.5 to 2 quarts of Redline rearend fluid. Had a bottle of GM rearend additive.
14. Drive.

Shouldn't take more than an hour. This would also be an ideal time to get a rearend girdle.

 

Ughh damn.... I just changed the rear end oil to Red Line. Where do I get a wheel bearing? Thanks for the info.

 

Do I just need a wheel bearing, or do I also need a seal or some other crap like that.

 

You will need the following.

1. Two quarts of Redline rearend fluid.
2. One bottle of GM Rearend Additive
3. One axle bearing.
4. One axle seal.
5. One rearend cover gasket.

Everything should be available at your local auto shop. Just tell them it's for a Camaro Z28 10-bolt rearend.

 

How do you actaully remove the wheel bearing, does it just pop out or do I need a special tool?

So you have done this already? So if I need help I will post here and you can help me?

 

Just pry it out. Use a crowbar or something similar. They pop right out with a little effort. Just post here if you need any further help.

Yes, I have done this before. I had rebuilt my rearend and removing the axle bearings is simply part of the procedure.

Are you working on this today?

 

Yes I am doing this today. Please stay tuned incase I need any help. I'm going to get what I need right now. Thanks

 

Ok, I'm up to removing the C-Clip part. It won't "fall" out. I don't know how to get it out. I can't grab it with pliers, dont wanna jam a screwdriver in there. Not sure what to do. Need help

 

Ok, basically, the C-Clip will not come out unless the axle can pushed in anymore. If there aren't any other ways, I'm screwed.

Please someone help.

 

Sorry for all the posts, just updating....

Ok, removed c-clip and axle, had to unbolt the TCS sensor. Now how do I get the wheel bearing out?!?! I don't wanna pry because it will probably bend the axle housing. I also tried a bearing puller but the screw for the puller just put a hole through the piece of steel I was using to brace it

Not sure what to do, help me norcalstreet!!!!! You're my only hope

 

It yanks right out. Just stick a crowbar in there and yank it out. You'd have to apply a lot of force to actually bend the rearend. Probably more than is humanly possible.

 

Well the crowbar idea doesn't work, no matter what you say it doesn't. Got any other ideas? Thanks though.

 

Remove the other axle the same way, remove the differential. When removing the differential make note of which side the bearing caps go on. The bearing caps are what you have to remove to get the diferential out. BE CAREFUL OF THE SHIMS!!!! IF YOU FORGET TO REPLACE THE SHIMS EXACTLY AS THEY WERE YOU WILL END UP BREAKING YOUR REAREND!

Now get a long medal rod and stick it in the opposite side of the axle and knock the bearing out. It'll come out in a snap.

 

BTW, when pulling out the other axle this is an ideal time to do the bearing and seals on that side as well.

Also, with everything out get some break cleaner and clean everything out. Put a rag on the end of the rod andpush it through the axle a few times. Dirt is one of the rearends main enemies.