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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2008 🢒 Malibu 🢒 Diagnostic Navigation 🢒 Vehicle Diagnostic 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.
  5. Remove the 4 wheel bearing/hub assembly nuts.
  6. 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. Install the stabilizer link bolt at the knuckle. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Replacement .
  4. Connect the electrical connector to the wheel speed sensor.
  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.