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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Oldsmobile 🢒 2001 🢒 Aurora 🢒 Suspension 🢒 Suspension General Diagnosis 🢒 Rear Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  2. Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  3. Remove the brake rotor. Refer to Brake Rotor Replacement in Disc Brakes.
  4. Remove the antilock brake sensor wire connector.

    5. Object Number: 155740 Size: SH
  5. Remove the wheel bearing and hub bolts from the lower control arm.
  6. Remove the wheel bearing and hub from the lower control arm.
  7. Remove the brake shield from the lower control arm.
  8. Clean the control arm face and the bore before installing the wheel bearing hub.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 155740 Size: SH

    Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  1. Install the brake shield and the wheel bearing and hub to the lower control arm with the four bolts.
  2. Install the wheel bearing and hub retaining bolts.

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the wheel bearing and hub retaining bolts to 70 N·m (52 lb ft).

  3. Connect the antilock brake sensor electrical connector.
  4. Install the brake rotor. Refer to Brake Rotor Replacement in Disc Brakes.
  5. Install the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  6. Lower the vehicle.