How to Replace a Front Wheel Bearing on a Chevy Equinox to Fix Stabilitrak and ABS Light Issue

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In this video, I walk through the process of replacing a wheel bearing hub assembly on a 2011 Chevy Equinox. Although the wheel bearing itself was not bad, the magnetic backing ring was broken and causing the system to throw a StabiliTrack error. The ABS light was also on because the vehicle's ABS system was receiving erratic data from the wheel speed sensor. GM does have a service bulletin that outlines a process of cleaning the magnetic backing ring. you can find details on that service bulletin here: wp.me/p2znfB-Bl
The wheel bearing on this Chevy Equinox was particularly stubborn and did not want to separate from the steering knuckle. I used a grade 8 bolt, a couple of washers, and a nut to push the hub assembly out of the steering knuckle. In order to prevent the bolt from digging into the steering knuckle, I used a piece of flat steel as a surface for the bolt to push against.
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@nogripes 2 жыл бұрын

@HagersvilleHunk 3 жыл бұрын

BACK in the 70s and 80s...we never had to change wheel bearings. Today its almost as frequent as getting a oil change. But after watching this,gonna send my wifes Equinox to the shop. lm gonna stay home and have a beer.

@kenny8498 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the helpful tip

@smyles0703 2 жыл бұрын

🤣🤣🤣🤣

@lovegeorgian Жыл бұрын

The difficulty of taking off also scared me! The dealer charged me $700. But I got $3000 more tax return spending time on exploring my tax report.

@marionmunro336 2 жыл бұрын

Mark, Thank you for the push bolt idea for removing this bearing hub. I have changed many, but never this stubborn. I was running out of talent until I found your video. Thanks again!

@bubs3333 3 жыл бұрын

I was putting a new rotor anyways and I flipped my old rotor over and tightened with the lug nuts and put a large pipe wrench on the side and beat it with a sledge hammer where it came off in 5 minutes. Just a trick I learned from watching another KZfaq video.

@ChrisLincolnHomes 3 жыл бұрын

I just saw this. I did mine last week. My car is from New England and rust rust rust. I pounded on it with a regular hammer and a 5lb rubber sledge for hours. Wouldn't budge. I finally had to call a mobile mechanic who had a larger steel sledge and a rod and wacked it a few times and it finally fell out. I bought a tool off Amazon for the next time I have to do the job. What a pain in the ass though. Yes, I ruined the backing plate as well. Had to order 2 from Rock Auto. At some point I'll put it on.

@christophersumboh4360 2 жыл бұрын

I believe I am actually facing this problem; stabilitrak, Abs and break light are all on. Thanks

@rickbarendregt956 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent video, great job, Love your straight forward no bullshit approach

@thomasharned9040 4 жыл бұрын

Mark thanks for your video. Your call out on wrench/socket sizes and torque values is very helpful. I just finished replacing the right front wheel hub on a 2013 Equinox AWD. I made sure to liberally spray the axle shaft and it readily separated from the wheel hub when tapped. Be sure to spray penetrant on the open threads where the hub is connected to the knuckle and around the outside of the hub where it sits next to the brake backing plate. Also spray penetrant on the inside of the knuckle where the hub rests. When new from the factory the hub fits easily in place and is connected to the knuckle by the three bolts. Corrosion builds up over time so that parts of the hub become attached to the knuckle, making it difficult to remove. Instead of banging on the hub, which seemingly laughed at me, saying I’m not coming apart, I used a pneumatic air gun fitted with a flat chisel and moved it around the edge of the hub where it met the brake backing plate. Within a few minutes the hub broke loose from the knuckle. This caused little damage to the backing plate so it could be reused. I cleaned the corrosion from the inside of the knuckle using a cordless drill with a 1/4 inch stem 3-inch crimped wire wheel and 400 grit sandpaper. I coated the hub and bearing with an anti-seize compound to facilitate future removal should the replacement hub wear out or when the front axles need to be replaced. Time to repair was 1 hour 30 minutes (including jacking up and lowering the wheel) and replacing the hub allowed the abs and traction control lights to turn off after driving forward approximately 500 feet. I will be replacing the left front hub next. Mark’s directions allowed me to get this job done in a small amount of time.

@michelleedmonds4476 9 ай бұрын

Thank you

@SirGolfalot- 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for making the video and providing the torque specs

@carlam329 3 жыл бұрын

I took off both front rotors soaked them in wd40 for a hour. Took the 3 bolts out. The hub assembly came out pretty easy. Keep in mind I I’m from western Ny. Salt and rust. I’ve had my share of fighting hubs. That’s why this time I soaked them and let them sit. Maybe I got lucky But I was happy. Hope This helps

@linkscomputer 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for this helpful video! About 2 hours for me

@sirsweetness8332 4 жыл бұрын

I have used the forcing screw method before. I had to knock out a stud but it worked. 02 Sienna rear assemblies

@greenspiraldragon 2 жыл бұрын

Mine also had a check engine code for the EGR valve. I replaced the EGR valve and the stabiltrack message also went away. I am glad I didn't have to change the wheel hub.

@cameltoast 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah that's a common issue, I replaced mine 3 times, the 3rd time I used the ACDELCO instead of a different brand and it finally stopped. Not sure the the technical reasoning.

@williammills8953 3 жыл бұрын

Damn. That thing was stubborn like mine was to get off. About 10 minutes of beating on it. It finally comes off. Lol. And about 10 to 20 words I typically don't use. 😆

@cconley3315 3 жыл бұрын

My manager spent hours trying to diag the 2011 at our shop before deciding to throw a sensor at it. While removing the sensor, I noticed that the magnetic ring on the back as shown at 6:35 is cracked and separated from the bearing. It seems to be just glued on. Now we have to replace the whole bearing over something so stupid. They should've just used the old-style tooth wheels. So far we've snapped my breaker bar just trying to remove the rotten lug nuts because my SnapOn gun won't even budge two of them, so I'm sure it's only going to get worse.

@cameltoast 2 жыл бұрын

Geez, I was rooting for you with that air hammer then you cut to the sledge,etc...man CONDOLENCES! that's the worst! I'm looking at replacing mine and wondering if it's worth getting new knuckles too...😂😂 Thanks for the video!

@blesdavis7637 2 жыл бұрын

good look mark u save me some money. I use the money to buy new tools to d.i.m

@samanthatripp3916 2 жыл бұрын

thanks for sharing

@dblanct374 3 жыл бұрын

Nice work, What was the Service Bulletin number you mentioned? Thx.

@puff427 8 ай бұрын

Put old rotor backwards on hub amd put bigmonkey wrench on top and hit it w 5 lb hammer..comes off 3 wakes..easy peasy..

@danielnelson8969 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@Mulengr0 Жыл бұрын

I'll admit that I've watched this twice since it went up because I forgot about using a push off bolt. First for the OEM passenger side bearing and now for the driver's side. OEM bearings were still solid on both, but that magnetic ring seems to take a sh!t kicking.

@vdubnnissan 4 жыл бұрын

Mark Jenkins, would a wearing out magnet cause it to only come on randomly?

@jorgeluishernandez7099 Жыл бұрын

I did replace both bearing front side but still have the light on you think I may have to replace rear side as well

@chuckdietrich4782 2 жыл бұрын

Very helpful video. Replacing a worn out hub assembly on my 2013 Equinox went without a hitch. I didn't get the ABS/Traction error message until I took it out on a test drive with the new hub assembly. Any idea how to clear the message?

@charlesdietrich6221 2 жыл бұрын

I found out why the ABS/Traction light went on. I needed to remove the sensor located on the knuckle. This sensor has a little probe that sticks down behind the hub assembly. It's held in place with one screw. And has a black wire coming from it. Remove this before you remove the caliper. Otherwise, when you remove the old hub assembly, you'll see the sensor sticking out and it could be easily bent and /or broken off. This was my mistake but it was remidied when I bought a new sensor. Next time, and I'm sure there will be, I'll take the extra 30 seconds to remove the sensor before I pull out the bad hub assembly.

@mikebroszczak5767 2 жыл бұрын

thanks you know how to explane it.

@knockout7611 3 жыл бұрын

Will the check engine light or abs light come on if there is an issue? I'm thinking its just my tiers that are noisey. Just got them re-balanced and rotated. The sound from the tires happened below 50mph before, and now about 40 +mph and over it starts to get loud. No shaking of the wheel, drives straight, no lights on, no grinding noise... im kinda stumped

@SuperMarshall2009 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video - Is the speed sensor magnet always on the right (passenger) side of the 2011 Equinox or are they on both sides and worth doing both at the same time? My daughter has the same issue as described with her 2011.

@RookieCDLDriver Жыл бұрын

My daughters 2011 equinox lt is doing the same thing

@mikeoswald15 2 жыл бұрын

I would definitely use antiseize so the next time it comes out easier

@rshhome 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Mark… what year equinox are you working on?… freind has a issue on her 2008. Traction and abs sensor dash lights on. Mech told her she needed a new transfer case… didn’t make sense to me. Any thoughts?

@thecollinsobengmarnu Жыл бұрын

I changed my 2 front hubs but the Service Stabilitrak notice and the ABS lights are still on. What should I do?

@joystick396 3 жыл бұрын

I can hear that wretched grinding noise in my front right wheel, the tall tail sign of a bad wheel bearing. Unfortunately this looks too complicated to do myself

@cameltoast 2 жыл бұрын

Did you fix yours? Mine seems to have suddenly appeared, a whining sound linked to vehicle speed that's reminiscent of an electric motor. Shifting to neutral does not change the sound. Braking at highway speed increases the sound as all the weight shifts forward.

@grhman1 11 ай бұрын

before you pull the calipers off loosen the bleeder screw and spread the caliper a little then tighten the bleeder it goes on easier. you can pry it without doing it i chose to loosen it.

@downhilldaddy9346 Жыл бұрын

How come no has posted the REAR wheel bearing replacement for a Chevy equinox

@exoscrewdriver4213 Жыл бұрын

Would a 5 lb.slide hammer help out?

@Mrctsv876 Жыл бұрын

what's that ring that fall off the axel ?

@kenny8498 2 жыл бұрын

Where is the link to the service bulletin

@ChrisLincolnHomes 3 жыл бұрын

I would have added grease or anti seize to the hub and bearing before reassembly.

@annielc818 3 жыл бұрын

My equinox needs that repair.how much it will cost?

@samantharedmond3498 2 жыл бұрын

I have a 2011 GMC Terrain that I am not looking forward to this repair. My luck with repairs garuntees I am going to have at least one seized bolt, and at most I'll have bloody knuckles and at stuck hub assembly.

@thomaspotter7119 Жыл бұрын

I just bought a big- ass puller for this kind of thing.

@jorgeluishernandez7099 Жыл бұрын

Same car though equinox 2011

@ernestdamo677 2 жыл бұрын

Please my Chevrolet equinox 2012 with code C056D, electronic control unit hardware, please what does it mean

@benjaminwillis4606 Жыл бұрын

Would this cause a lower in gas mileage when it throws a abs/stabilitrk code?

@nogripes Жыл бұрын

It sure could! Without wheel speed sensors, the computer doesn't have all the data. Also, AWD drive is disabled, so now you're pushing those wheels & drive shafts that are disengaged.

@wingnut5730 3 жыл бұрын

Sooooooo.....that tone ring washer isn't important behind the hub assy? Any GM dealer will tell you it has to be there.

@my017life 3 жыл бұрын

Hi I'm a women learning how to fix my car. Chevy equinox 2007

@mrofnocnon 11 ай бұрын

Why not just use a hub puller?

@mrstutz3333 3 жыл бұрын

Just rent a hub puller kit from O'Reilly's. Why would you over work yourself with a hammer and also risk damaging stuff?

@mrstutz3333 3 жыл бұрын

There has GOT to be a more proffessional way to remove the old hub than what you did.

@deanlong9614 3 жыл бұрын

Remove hub bolts , take a big punch / atleast a 3 lb hammer and hit the hub housing in the front to "spin " the housing let to right . not in or out just yet . placing the punch on the outside of housing at the point where the bolts come from the back side . Once you get it to break free rotating the housing it should be no problem to then tap it out twards you .

@highlander5170 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, there is. Use 8629 Wheel Hub Removal Tool Replace for ATD Tools, Compatible with All Axle Bolt Hubs (5, 6 and 8 Lug Hubs) also known as "Hubshocker" there on Amazon they have videos on youtube. You'll be glad you did.

@mrstutz3333 3 жыл бұрын

@@highlander5170 Thank you kindly sir. This is the comment i was looking for. Even when there are alternative methods that work, i prefer to do things right.

@vdubnnissan 4 жыл бұрын

Seems like u need to be a mechanic 😤. I don’t have a lot of those tools. I just bought the whole hub assembly when the bearings went bad. Worried now that magnet is bad. 2010 equinox is the worst car ever.

@rh9642 3 жыл бұрын

Ahhh....the 2011 required a motor rebuild due to bad piston rings(that's what GM said), along with this BS!

@cooldude4361 3 жыл бұрын

I Agree worst car ever ,never liked it from the start but wifey would not have anything else, just got estimate from dealer for 978.00 to fix this problem, think i'll go that route

@billysonlinesurveychannel8247 2 жыл бұрын

@@rh9642 I think alot of them are like that. My 2014 has the piston ring issue and I lost oil ever since 60,000km. I just add oil once a week and shes at 205k now. Now catlytic converter needing replacement..muffler at seam seperating, and the engine issue with the oil loss are the my issues. My wheel berings all went at about 70,000km thankfully had it under warranty and it was covered.