How to RE-GREASE your Front Wheel Bearings - Isuzu MU-X/D-MAX DIY Tutorial
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- Опубликовано: 7 фев 2025
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Re-greasing your front wheel bearings is a very important job that is required as part of regular maintenance. The Wheel bearings should be re-greaser approximately every 30-45,000km depending on your vehicle and the driving conditions. Under severe driving conditions and when doing regular water crossings it will be necessary to re-grease the wheel bearings more regularly.
I use a general purpose HTB II bearing grease to ensure my wheel bearings stay well greased no matter what the conditions are that I'm driving in. Using a good quality High temp bearing grease or marine grease will ensure that the wheel bearings stay properly lubricated, cool and in good condition.
The steps involved in re-greasing and re-packing your wheel bearings are-
1. safely secure the vehicle and jack up wheels
2. place jack safety stands under vehicle
3. remove front wheels and put wheels under vehicle as a safety precaution
4. remove the brake calipers
5. remove the free wheeling or auto locking hub
6. remove brake disc and bearing hub
7. remove front wheel bearing
8. remove rear wheel bearing and hub seal
9. clean out old bearing grease
10. re-pack and re-grease wheel bearings with fresh HTB grease
11. reassemble hub and refit rear hub seal
12. refit hub to stub axle and tension to specification
13. reassemble and refit hub and check bearing resistance
14. reassemble and clean brakes
15. refit wheel and recheck for bearing play
16. Lower vehicle and tension wheel nuts to specification
17. All done :)
In this video I give you a thorough DIY tutorial on how to re-grease your front wheel bearings on your Isuzu Mu-x and D-max. This tutorial can also be used as a guide with other vehicles like the Holden Colorado and Colorado 7.
Firstly we start by chocking the rear wheels, raising the vehicle and placing a jack stand under the front of the vehicle. Then we remove the wheel and start disassembling the brakes and front hub. I show you in detail exactly how to do the job, the parts required and the type of grease to use.
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Cheers,
Nick
Hey Nick, 7" circlips pliers set big enough?
@mattcroft4123 should be ok
FYI that “tensioner ring” is actually a ring for eliminate “free play” Isuzu front wheel bearings take zero preload, how we do it at the dealership is we tighten it down with a specialty tool (or needle nose) then loosen it off, then repeat again man as many times as necessary to completely seat the bearings then loosen it off the smallest amount and align with the lock, this pushes any grease out of the way and gives the rollers a chance to seat evenly. Also there is a specific spot you can loosen the ring to using the markings on the ring and the left side of the groove in the 12 o’clock position on the end of the shaft that will ensure the lock is lined up with the holes every time
Hey Nic, nice stuff. One thing I do differently is pack bearings from the larger side...the opposite to your vid. Being a larger opening at the rollers it is nice and easy to get the grease through without getting too much grease in the centre of the bearing..if that makes sense. So it's less mess, not that your way is wrong, it's just another way and the only way I've ever done it.
Thankyou very well done, It has been a while since I last did my Jan 12 Dmax wheel bearings, good to sit down and watch your clip, just clocking 190,000klm, Towing 2.5 tons of caravan, never had to walk home, best car I have ever owned
I agree mate the Max is the best ..I have tried them all over 55years of driving...
Great work there mate!
Finally found someone shooting these kind of videos in Australia
Hi Nick, great informative and professional video once again. Great job! Thanks for helping us all out by doing these. I’ve been a keen four wheeler and diy mechanic for over 25 years and still manage to learn a thing or two every time I watch one of your vids. I’d just like to add or rather suggest a tip based on my own MUX a 2015 model and the experience I’ve had with the shims. In between services, I would begin to hear a high pitched “brake noise” like the sound a polished disc begins to make coming from the front hubs. After close inspection of the pads and rotor I found no evidence of wear or shine or polish. But then upon servicing my hubs found those shims to be somewhat dry and filmy. I thoroughly cleaned them and lightly greased them and problem solved. No more noise. So for anyone out there experiencing that noise, check those shims. Drove me nuts. Looking forward to your tappets vid. Thanks again Nick and keep on wheelin! They’re awesome trucks!
Noise is from crap in the inner CV seal. Pretty common on DMAX / MU-X. When you removed the circlip and shims ( splined end ) you may have moved the CV shaft in enough to dislodge the debris making the noise on the inner end ( fat end ) of the CV. I got tired of the damn noise in ours and fitted free wheeling hubs! ;)
MJHMech Thanks for the tip MJHMech! How do you find the free wheeling hubs?
@@johnsadek1536 I've got FWH to my Dmax, nothing bad to say.
Just have to remember to engage when airing down, get the occasional noise when in 4wd.
Great help when regreasing my 2017 D-max here in Sweden. Thanks and next is the AFN bull bar.
Good stuff.
Another trip, for those not too familiar, is to take some photos with your phone before or as you pull things apart.
Yep, that is also a great way to keep track of how and where things go, great tip 👍😊
Great videos Nick - I'm usually fairly "handy" at fixing mecanical things however after watching your videos I always learn a whole lot more - thanks and very well presented
Thanks alot 😊
this is exactly what needs to be done on my holden colorado. cheers. and thanks for the advice to get a new hub seal before starting.... Although it worth mentioning that the bolts to re-attach the brake calliper have to be a whooping 150 foot pounds thats for the d-max as well.
Thanks Nick very helpful, if you get the chance could you show how to preload new wheel bearing...
Thanks
I have a 1995 Honda Passport 2WD, and I have the important task to fix my wheel bearings and this video gave me step by step instructions, close ups, and great tips on how to properly work on my wheel bearings and this brings me great relief on finally finding a video with proper instructions to follow.
Thanks Nick you’ve been a great help !!!👍🏼🙏🏼
Great clear instructions, nice clear close up shots of what you're doing, I love learning new ways others do things, and this was great to watch.
Hi Nick, great video as usual. I did mine at around 4500kms before I did my first big road trip. Glad I did as the factory grease inside the hubs was bugger all. Felt so good to pull it all apart and clean and re-grease the bearings. I drained my catch can today after doing a 5000km return trip to western Queensland.(cut short due to borders closing) Got a good amount out of it too!!! I'm so glad I fitted one after watching one of your videos. Good to see it poring out into a tub and not being pumped back in through the manifold and turbo. Take care.
That's great to hear Kevin!
Please don't stop showing us how to service the mighty MUX. Cheers bro
Nice my friend. Tanks for the technique to bearing adjust.
I got a DMAX 2014, the best option in my life.
I'm mechanic too, I fix my car, love that.
This is the best video ever on regreasing wheel bearings Nick. I was reluctant to tackle this job on my Dmax. Now I am going for it. Love your vids Nick.
Excellent demonstration and explanation, like your safety tips as well. Now I can tackle this messy, but important job!
Excellent and very clear tutorial thanks - it's demystified the wheel bearings and hub for me.
Hello mate, can you show us a video on how to replace and refill the auto transmission fluid? Thanks.
Hi Nick, are the bearings and seals the same on the 2WD versions? Seems hard to find that info. Cheers Ken
@@kenbone9061 I believe so
excellent tutorial...really helps us DMAX owners with self maintenance jobs. Keep up the good work!
Forgot to mention, Thank you for putting in your time and knowledge Mate, cheers🇦🇺🗡🛡🦧...Rob
Hi Nick, Although you show the process with great ease & detail, how to re grease the bearings.
when I came to remove the cap screws , I found that I had to replace the wheel and have it on the ground to stop the wheel from spinning when trying to undo the cap screws from the hub cover plate.
I broken two Allen keys trying to undo them and had to use heavy duty impact gun on max setting plus heat to remove them. No way on earth was it as easy as you show, I recently acquired this Dmax and wanted to make sure that everything was checked before I go tripping. I will check my bearings again after I've been of road and see if it is any easier . I can only suggest to anyone before jacking up, to try and loosen the cap screws first.
Otherwise good presentation
Cheers Gypsy
A good rattle impact gun is necessary to remove them with ease. Otherwise like you said, you will need to have the wheel on the ground and crack them off with an 8mm hex and a breaker bar. Some people overtighten them which may be what happened to you. I have never needed heat or snapped one before! 😮
@@LowRangeNick All good, your presentation was good to show me the way, but what happened to the chocks at the other wheel?
Tanku for the helpful vido , how often the bearing replacement is required ?
Awesome, I think a year service save some money, cheers from Ireland
Your a good operator Nick.
Thanks mate! Great help with my RG Colorado
Great stuff mate, keep these “how to” videos coming.
Thanks Nick
Will check mine at 50k as well. Hopefully dealer does the scheduled 30k repack... Surprised you haven't fitted FWHubs yet?
Did my first drain of catch can too. 200ml after 20k with it, suspect that to increase as it wears. Still stock mapping
Cheers
Hey Jo! The dealer should do it as part of the 30k service. I usually drain out about 150-200ml or so every 10,000km when i service the mu-x. It all depends on what oil your running and how many kms the engine has. 200ml is still a good amount to keep out of the intake 😀 No fwh yet! 😋
Can we request a video on doing the valve clearances that's my next big task and the only thing I haven't done before
as I have understand sir, the valves are self adjustments already since it is driven by pressure pins
@@vitoabeleda2445 not true for the 4jj1 in the Isuzu. They're screw type adjustment. I've done a couple of them, pretty easy job. The Colorado has hydraulic valves which never need adjusting.
Hi Nick, Very very good video...Thank you so much. You are a gem and I wish you only the best. Can't wait for you to do the tappets, please do them as soon as you can.
Thanks alot Chris for the kind words :)
You're a Champion Nick.
:)
Great video Nick. I love the whole series, very well done and very professional. I can't wait for you to break a CV and bend a tie rod :-)
😂😂😂
Tie rod easy. CV not so much on DMax / MU-X / Rodeo etc. If you need to replace a boot use genuine boots only or do yourself a favour and buy a complete replacement shaft from Repco. Seriously not worth the grief trying to use aftermarket or expandable CV boots.
Great video Nick, what is the part number for those hub seals please?
Great video Nick. Very well presented
Thanks for sharing this video it's very helpful for Diy
Loving all the how to videos mate, I've gone from knowing next to nothing about cars to being passionate and confident to have a go myself thanks to your videos..
I'm wondering if it's a similar process for the rear wheel bearings? My rear diff oil colour wasn't ideal and I want to check if everything's sealed properly/integrity of bearings & seals.. thanks again legend!!
That's Awesome Casey! The rear wheel bearings are sealed so they aren't serviceable they run in the diff oil I believe.
Brilliant and very meticulous. Thank you for the video. This is going to be my first hub replacement.
Good stuff Nick, Gonna have to give this a shot myself soon, my Dmax has started the Isuzu wheel bearing squeak. Its doing my head in!
Troy Hunter mine does that too I find that all it needs is a bit of silicone spray where the CV comes through the back of the hub. Try it and see how you go but it fixed mine, careful not to spray your brakes though! I carry a can with me in my rear drawers now because it comes back after I go through puddles.
@@chenderson4969 hey sorry to bother u, i don't have much experience so i hope u can help me to describe where exactly the part and how i can reach it. Thank you
@@Nick-ko1tw in the back side of the front hubs you’ll see where the cv axle will come through the centre of the hub, right where the metal cylinder of the cv is closest to the hub, spray that with silicone spray be careful not to spray the brakes
@@chenderson4969 sorry but my mu-x doesn't have front cv axle😂
Anyway, I spray plenty of lubricant on the part between dust shield and brake disc, i also clean both side of disc so it should be free of any lubricant, is that the correct place tho?
@@Nick-ko1tw not sure mate my dmax is 4WD, best to take it to a mechanic to ensure nothing is unsafe.
Great video mate , my dmax is going in tomorrow for a 30 k service and to fix an annoying comes and goes squeal from the left front wheel ( service manager says it’s a dry seal due to insufficient grease when built ) seams a bit odd for a new car
Awesome! The dry seal is very common issue. Usually just spray some sort of lube up in behind the cv shaft cover on back of the hub. If you go through water crossings and stuff it can come back.
LowRangeNick cheers thanks mate I’ll do it now see how it goes
Every time you do re grease your bearings when you have it apart just push the cv back and put some grease in behind there with your finger or grease gun. You will never hear that squeal again
Hey mate great video!!! in the service manual it says Replace driveshaft needle bearing grease... how do you do that? thanks
Hi Nick. have you done a video about fitting locking hubs to the MUX? I enjoy your detailed How-To videos. Thanks.
Hey Frank, no I haven't. I'm still running the factory setup.
Can you do the rear bearing video or is it the same
Nice one mate. Loving these videos on the mux. It's inspiring me to spend some cash on my one.
Great video mate. I wonder if the dealers can be bothered doing this every 30k as per service manual...
As a technician working at an Isuzu dealership, I can assure you we do remove, clean and repack bearings and fit new seals. And we preload the wheel bearing using a spring scale, using a special tool to remove and replace the locking ring, plus adding a little sealant on the hub plate to prevent water penetration when off road. If you can prove a dealership is not doing your service properly, go back and show them. You pay good money for their product knowledge and Isuzu experience.
@@damienferrara3078 good to hear that's the case mate. Out of interest, Can you tell me if you think a valve clearance adjustment can be completed correctly within 3 hours of a car being dropped off at the shop (following a 25km drive)?
@@damienferrara3078 as a technician can you confirm you actually check and adjust the valves with the rocker cover removed (and not just an audio check).but still charge the customer the full price?…asking for a friend…
Excellent video, could you help me with a question, what is the torque of the drain screws and filling of the transfer and the differentials?
Hello how do you knock.out the bearing cups if you are replacing the bearings, re brass punch, and what's your thoughts on freezing the new cups when they go back.in so they go.in easier?
Very helpful video. Thanks Nick
Greatful for you easy going calm clear vid.
Respect KCB 🇬🇧👍🙂
Hi Nick! awesome vid as usual :).
I'm thinking of replacing my front rotors and pad. Have you got a vid to share?
Thanks mate ,will do my maxxy next week ,they are a great truck!!.
Any chance of a video on how to change the rotors/discs?
Once you have the hub off you just remove all of the bolts holding the disc on and then knock the hub out.
thanks for the great video has helped me on doing wheel bearings
Cheers for the video nick , very to the point, well organised and no stuffing around , is the 2010 isuzu bearings the same , im at 185 000 kms now , i better do mine asap
Pretty sure they are the same 👍
Good video mate , have you done one with the rear bearings ? And is this the same as the holden colorado ? Thanks
Hey dude, great educational video, would you be able to tell me where to get the hub bearing seal, did you order online or go in store?
You local auto store or Isuzu dealer should be able to get the seals for you. Repco, bursons, autobarn etc.
Thanks Nick - nice detailed instructions.
hey mate thanks heaps for that. very informative.
Hi Nick thanks for your video's as someone who knows nothing about cars but want's to learn your video's are great. Just a quick question regarding how often this should be done I have a 2019 D-max and just getting into the 4wd scene, already broken a steering rack end and got a nice love bite on the side ahaha, Thanks :)
Hey'Nick how many kilometer before refack at front wheel bearing??
Another great video mate well done 👍🏻
awesome video dude!
Great vid nick as always! 👍 👍
If anyone is wondering, this is the same for all rodeos (unsure for kb rodeos) tf, tfs, ra, r9.... unsure if parts are the same tho
Man what a legend. Great information. What are the thoughts using marine grease, especially on a 4wd that would inevitably see water crossings and bog holes, seems to be a bit more tacky and doesnt wash out as much as hi temp grease.
I have heard of people using marine grease for wheel bearings. I have never had an issue with high temp bearing grease and water so i have just stuck to using it. Even after my cape trip with my 80 series the hubs were still clean and full of grease. I think if you seal the cap and put in enough grease to the hub you probably wouldn't see too much difference because there shouldnt be much if any water getting in. Feel free to try it and let me know how it goes, could be an interesting experiment. 😊
Good clip Nick. Cheers Steve
Thanks Steve!
Thanks for the vid...next time please the back wheel bearings
Hey nick, can you do a coolant flush on a dmax/mux? I cannot find any coolant flush video related to dmax/mux in youtube. Thanks in advance
how often should they be done
Hei Nick. 17:34 minutes. What kind of silicon exactly should we use? Did you remove the old silicone first?
Clean all the old sealant off and you can use ultra grey or ultra black or loctite 515. Factory sealant is loctite 515.
Man you are such a precious resource, thanks again:)@@LowRangeNick
Everytime I preload and drive the vehicle the wheel gets bearing gets back play, I changed it drives good for a day then the play comes back, I just keep constantly tightening, I tighten it a good bit and now it's good for weeks, but I'm afraid of its over tighten
If it has no play then that is good. It may have just not been tensioned enough the first time you did the bearings.
Hi Nick, Great Video, Any idea on what the part number is for the bearing seal on the back? cheers
GM 98036594 , I guess
Great video mate, many thanks!
Hi Nick, Great walk through video, I have the same model. What's your thoughts on the DP ChipX ? against a throttle controller option ?
They do 2 different things. The dp chip just increases rail pressure to make more power. The throttle controller only boosts the throttle pedal signal to give you better response. The plug in chips aren't a very good way to get more power as they only increase the rail pressure. Much better off getting a good tune done.
@@LowRangeNick Thanks for your reply, so what are the pros and cons with options DPchip or tune done ?
love your video, just wandering what silicon did you use for the end caps. cheers
You can use ultra grey silicone sealant or ultra black. The factory sealant is the purple loctite 515.
MU-Xcellent.
😂😂😂 Yesssss 😋
Please help, I'm from south africa. I'm driving 2013 Isuzu KB300 single Cab 4×2.
Problem is when try to stop in 40-30, I mean when I do hard brake on 40-30 speed the car front body shaking a lot, not steering not brake pedal the whole front body.
Is like my car try to jump, Jumping.
I didn't find any problem the suspension is ok the brake pad disc, rear drum i bought new from Isuzu ( genuine parts)
Also other parts is ok...
This problem only happen when brake in low speed...
Please help me I'm struggling.
Thank you.
Once again excellent mate thankyou!
nick what specific kilometers in the odometer before the MU-X need to be re-grease?
Or every so many klms? Every 50k?
Excellent video thank you 👌🏼
Hey Nick I had a lot of trouble getting those 8mm screws off the wheel bearing case even with an impact driver I kept snapping bits, dealer must have over tightened them. Any ideas on how to get them off?
You can either put the wheel back on with the center cap off and drop it on the ground and loosen with a Breaker bar or jam a flat blade screw driver in the vent holes in the brake disc and let it rest against the brake caliper.
How often would you repack them. Great info on your vids.
Hi Andrew, every 40k if you have an older model and every 45k if you have a 2017-2021 model
Thank you for sharing.Very useful video.
Awesome video nick. Btw will it be the same for a Chevrolet Trailblazer?
It should be 😊
Great informative video...Thanks mate!
Hey mate, do you know the torque specifications for preload new bearings? Cannot find any other than the strong balance one. Thanks
He seems to have gone quiet lately…
Nice vid are the rears basically the same process?
The rears are a sealed unit so don't require servicing.
Hello is there any servicing like this on the rears?
Thanks
No servicing on the rear axle.
nice vid, question, is it ok to use bearing grease on cv axle?
Usually you use molly grease on the cvs.
@@LowRangeNick thank you brother!
Nice bro thanks 😊 ☺️
Muchas gracias y bendiciones
May i know what size is the wheel bearing? Does it also fit in isuzu dmax 2007 model?
Really enjoyed video presentation and content Nick. Congrats. The silicone to stop water ingress used on front and back of outer hub, was that ultra black gasket maker?
Yep it sure was !
@@LowRangeNick many thanks for confirmation
this can also apply to isuzu alterra?
Great how to mate. Im on 37,000km atm. Just before I put it in for my 15,000 km service. I experienced some high pitched squealing from the front. Was told possible dry hub. Service was done and squeal gone. Now its back but intermittent. So its been hard to get it to happen when looked at. Do you think hub and bearings need re-grease? Or is it another issue? Have you come across this issue yourself?
It's usually the cv seal on the back of the hub gets crap in it. If you spray some wd40 or some lubricant up between where the cv meets the back of the hub it should make the squealing go away.
@@LowRangeNick OH cool I`ll give that a go. Cheers mate.
Hai mate...i do mine..but i cannot put back the circlip..any suggestions?
Try putting in 2 bolts in the hub and tighten down. Then put a bolt in the end of the cv shaft and pull out while pushing the circlip on.
Hello Nick i have a question, I have just replaced new bearings front wheels. I notice that i still hear noise despite that the bearings are new, noise especially if i have some load on the pick up. Do you have any suggestions of what i can do or what might cause this? Thanks in advance
If it's a high pitch squealing singing noise then it could be the hub seals on the back of the hub were the cvs meet the hub. If you look through my videos I show you how to fix the dry noisy hub seals with lubricant.
@@LowRangeNick Thanks Nick. What about maintaining the rear wheel bearing? Any video, how often should we re grease them?
@thescalpingant the rear wheel bearings are maintenance free.
Hello nick, do you need to torque these bolts to a certain spec?
Mate with the hub seal on the back is there a specific direction or way they go in?
Yes, they need to go in the correct way.
@@LowRangeNick would that be the spring side on the bearing side ?
@@boredinvitation yep, the side with the spring goes down in towards the bearing.