GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2009 🢒 Impala 🢒 Preface 🢒 Dangers, Warnings, and Cautions 🢒 Rear Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Note: 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 park brake cable from the park brake actuator. Refer to Parking Brake Rear Cable Replacement.
  6. Remove the mounting bolts from the rear bearing/hub.

    7. Object Number: 614977 Size: SH
  7. Remove the wheel bearing/hub and park brake assembly from the knuckle.
  8. Remove the park brake actuator from the rear wheel bearing/hub. Refer to Parking Brake Actuator Replacement.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 614977 Size: SH
  1. Install the park brake actuator to the rear wheel bearing/hub. Refer to Parking Brake Actuator Replacement.
  2. Install the wheel bearing/hub and park brake assembly to the knuckle.

    3. Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

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

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

  4. Install the park brake cable to the park brake actuator. Refer to Parking Brake Rear Cable Replacement.

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