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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Cadillac 🢒 2003 🢒 Seville 🢒 Suspension 🢒 Rear Suspension 🢒 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 wheel and tire. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  3. Remove the brake rotor. Refer to Rear Brake Rotor Replacement in Disc Brakes.

    4. Object Number: 333122 Size: SH
  4. Disconnect the ABS sensor wire electrical connector.

    5. Object Number: 105034 Size: SH
  5. Remove the wheel bearing and hub retaining bolts.
  6. Remove the wheel bearing and hub and dust shield.

Installation Procedure

    Important: Clean the lower control arm face and bore before installing the wheel bearing and hub.


    Object Number: 105034 Size: SH
  1. Install the dust shield and wheel bearing and hub to the lower control arm.

    2. 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.

  2. Install the wheel bearing and hub.

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the wheel bearing and hub retaining bolts to 68 N·m (50 lb ft).

  3. Install the brake rotor. Refer to Rear Brake Rotor Replacement in Disc Brakes.

    4. Object Number: 333122 Size: SH
  4. Install the ABS sensor wire electrical connector.
  5. Install the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  6. Lower the vehicle.