I need to know how to fix the wheel bearings of a 1976 chevrolet nova concours

[Needs 2 Know]

(Sedan).? Recently it moves from side to side a bit when you are driving. I has a horrible screeching sound when you drive. and it has a popping sound to it. I've been told it was the bearings. Possible the brakes too. I really don't want to give up on this classic car. So could anyone tell me or give me links to how to fix up the car. PRETTY PLEASE. That car has been with my family for a LONG time, so we really want to fix it and do it ourselves. Let's see, It's pretty much the axel/tires that we don't really know what's wrong. We are tired of getting screwed over with people who claim that fix cars but don't. So any help will be good. Thanks for your time and answers.
*EDIT- Thank you all VERY MUCH!!! I'll get right to it. Really useful information. Well from what I can tell it makes all the noise when it's being driven. And I think it's the driver side front tire that's making all that noise. And when the car moves to the side, it's only a bit but enough to scare you. So we have it idle in the driveway...sadly. Again, Thanks a lot to you all, I'm very grateful for the answers I've gotten!

 

[lost_sole_28]

is it the front wheels or the back wheels that would be helpfull in answering your question since everyone so far has giving you the answer on just the front wheels the back axle is a little more complex! but not impossible

 

[Craig C]

I agree with Tim S. If you want to attempt car repairs yourself, i would suggest going to a auto parts store, and purchase a Haynes manual.

 

[tim s]

hi, the clicking side to side is wheel bearings, not that hard to fix , the squealing is probably your brakes need replacing,( squealing caused by metal tab contacting disc to tell u brakes need replacing)
if the wheel clicks when u move the tire side 2 side when car is stationary it is bearings. To do bearings, take off hubcap,and wheel,
and disc caliper, undo cotter pin and big nut, take disc off and bearings on inside and out, pack new ones with grease and replace, tighten nuttill nut is TIGHT then back off 1/3 turn, replace cotter in nearest slot and disc caliper and your done, dont for get to do disc pads when caliper is off, if stuck go to library and get CHALMERS fix-it book for make and model...