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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Buick 🢒 2008 🢒 LaCrosse 🢒 Suspension 🢒 Suspension General Diagnosis 🢒 Rear Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Important: The wheel bearing in the rear wheel hub is integrated into one unit. The hub is non-serviceable. If the hub and/or bearing is damaged, replace the complete hub and bearing assembly.

  1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  2. Remove the tires and wheels. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  3. Remove the brake rotor. Refer to Rear Brake Rotor Replacement .

    4. Object Number: 305363 Size: SH
  4. Remove the ABS electrical connector from the wheel speed sensor (1), if equipped.
  5. Remove the mounting bolts from the rear bearing/hub (4).

    6. Object Number: 1228560 Size: SH
  6. Remove the wheel bearing/hub (3) and the backing plate (2).

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 1228560 Size: SH
  1. Install the backing plate (2) and the wheel bearing hub (3).

    2. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  2. Install the wheel bearing/hub-to-knuckle bolts.

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 75 N·m (55 lb ft).


    Object Number: 305363 Size: SH
  3. Install the ABS electrical connector to the wheel speed sensor  (1), if equipped.
  4. Install the brake rotor and caliper. Refer to Rear Brake Rotor Replacement .
  5. Install the tires and wheels. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  6. Lower the vehicle.