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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2003 🢒 Malibu 🢒 General Information 🢒 Vibration Diagnosis and Correction 🢒 Front Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  3. Remove the wheel drive shaft nut. Refer to Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement in Wheel Drive Shafts.
  4. Remove the brake rotor. Refer to Brake Rotor Replacement in Disc Brakes.

    5. Object Number: 165252 Size: SH
  5. Remove the hub and bearing assembly bolts (5).
  6. Remove the hub and bearing assembly (1) from the steering knuckle (2).

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 165252 Size: SH
  1. Install the hub and bearing assembly (1) to the steering knuckle (2).

    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 hub and bearing assembly bolts (5).

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the hub and bearing assembly bolts to 95 N·m (70 lb ft).

  3. Install the brake rotor. Refer to Brake Rotor Replacement in Disc Brakes.
  4. Install the wheel drive shaft nut . Refer to Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement in Wheel Drive Shafts.
  5. Install the tire and wheel assemblies. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  6. Check the front wheel alignment. Refer to Wheel Alignment Measurement in Wheel Alignment.