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Tom · 12-06-2009, 09:28 PM

I put new wheel bearings along with rotors and seals on my 98 gmc. I packed both inner and outer bearings really well, lots of grease coming from everywhere. When I put everything back on the truck without tightening the spindle nut down everything is fine. Once I put the correct torque on the nut I get the clicking. I figured I packed them wrong so I took them out [looked great] and packed em again. Were talking a serious grease overload now, but I still get the clicking with torque. Is this something all new bearings do or do I have a problem?

**N2TRUX** · 12-07-2009, 07:24 PM

This is a new one to me. I have never experienced a clicking wheel bearing. Well at least not a new one.

12-06-2009, 09:28 PM	#1
Tom driving is in my blood Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Mesa AZ Posts: 5,748	New wheel bearings clicking? I put new wheel bearings along with rotors and seals on my 98 gmc. I packed both inner and outer bearings really well, lots of grease coming from everywhere. When I put everything back on the truck without tightening the spindle nut down everything is fine. Once I put the correct torque on the nut I get the clicking. I figured I packed them wrong so I took them out [looked great] and packed em again. Were talking a serious grease overload now, but I still get the clicking with torque. Is this something all new bearings do or do I have a problem? __________________ -78 c10 short/step: 388cid, M20, 5/5 drop, lots more. Playtoy and first vehicle. -98 c1500 x-cab: 5.7L, 17" rims, 5/6 drop, flowmaster, helper bags,NBS rear disk brakes. -02 Suburban 4x4: leveled front -CBR600F4i, CBR600RR, CBR1000RR, and standup skis DISCLAIMER: I cant spell for the life of me.

12-07-2009, 07:24 PM	#2
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: New wheel bearings clicking? This is a new one to me. I have never experienced a clicking wheel bearing. Well at least not a new one. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"



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