GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2004 🢒 Malibu 🢒 Vehicle Control Systems 🢒 Vehicle DTC Information 🢒 Rear Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  3. Remove the brake rotor. Refer to Rear Brake Rotor Replacement .

    4. Object Number: 1276112 Size: SH
  4. Disconnect the electrical connector from the wheel speed sensor, if equipped with ABS.
  5. Remove the stabilizer link bolt at the knuckle and position the stabilizer link out of the way in order to provide access to the wheel bearing/hub nuts. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Replacement .
  6. Remove the 4 wheel bearing/hub assembly nuts.
  7. Remove the wheel bearing/hub assembly from the knuckle.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 1276112 Size: SH
  1. Install the wheel bearing/hub assembly to the knuckle.

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

  2. Install the  4 wheel bearing/hub assembly nuts.

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the nuts to 63 N·m (47 lb ft).

  3. Connect the stabilizer link bolt at the knuckle. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Replacement .
  4. Connect the electrical connector to the wheel speed sensor, if equipped with ABS.
  5. Install the brake rotor. Refer to Rear Brake Rotor Replacement .
  6. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  7. Lower the vehicle.