GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2008 🢒 Malibu 🢒 Suspension 🢒 Front Suspension 🢒 Front Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  2. Remove the brake rotor. Refer to Front Brake Rotor Replacement .

    3. Object Number: 1919656 Size: SH
  3. Disconnect the wheel speed sensor electrical connector, if equipped.
  4. Remove the wheel speed sensor electrical connector from the mounting bracket, if needed.
  5. Loosen the wheel drive shaft from the wheel bearing/hub. Refer to Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement .

    6. Object Number: 1919673 Size: MH
  6. Remove the wheel bearing/hub mounting bolts (1).

    7. Object Number: 1919623 Size: SH
  7. Remove the wheel bearing/hub and backing plate from the steering knuckle.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 1919623 Size: SH
  1. Position the backing plate and wheel bearing/hub assembly in the steering knuckle.

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


    Object Number: 1919673 Size: MH
  2. Install the wheel bearing/hub mounting bolts (1).

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the mounting bolts to 115 N·m (85 lb ft).


    Object Number: 1919656 Size: SH
  3. Reconnect the wheel speed senor electrical connector, if needed.
  4. Install the wheel speed sensor electrical connector on the retaining bracket, if needed.
  5. Install the brake rotor. Refer to Front Brake Rotor Replacement .
  6. Install the wheel drive shaft retaining nut and washer. Refer to Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement .
  7. Remove the support and lower the vehicle.