Mrrat1SS Posted August 24, 2017 Report Share Posted August 24, 2017 First looks like my CV joints are needing replaced. Have some play in the wheels more so on the passenger side! So figured I'd check the lugs and oil and I'd grease up the front end. My dipstick won't go back in all the way. Any suggestions on the dip stick? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EXGM Posted August 25, 2017 Report Share Posted August 25, 2017 Um you sure it's not your wheel bearings? CV joints make a clicking noise when bad or the boot is torn you'll see grease slung all over the place...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrrat1SS Posted August 25, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 25, 2017 sounds and feels like a bearing.......I thought the bearings were part of the CV joint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrrat1SS Posted August 25, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 25, 2017 Gonna take a ride to make sure it's doesn't have a clicking sound. OK just watched the hub bearing assembly video.....guess I'll do the hubs first. No leaking from the CV boots! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrrat1SS Posted August 25, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 25, 2017 I think I might do both while it's all apart. I have 111K miles on the truck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EXGM Posted August 25, 2017 Report Share Posted August 25, 2017 I would bet money its the hubs... VERY common. I wouldn't change the CV's you going to get some part store crap rebuild with junk china parts. Keep the nice GM ones until they actually fail.... just my 2 cents. Easiest way to tell if hub is bad, jack up wheel end. If there is ANY play the hub is bad (just grab top and bottom of tire and if you feel any play its bad). If I recall you need a GIANT socket and shop air to get the spindle nut off.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrrat1SS Posted August 25, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 25, 2017 Yes play in the wheel! OK Thanks......I have Moog hubs waiting for me at Pep Boys. They wanted $175 I found them on summit and they matched the price $125 each. I usually like to use GM parts if at all possible! Thanks very much for your replies!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrrat1SS Posted August 27, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 27, 2017 Did the hub bearings Saturday & all is good now. Got both sides done in 3 hours. Have to tackle the dipstick next. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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