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

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 1290836 Size: SH
  1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
  2. Remove the wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
  3. On vehicles equipped with rear drum brakes, remove the rear brake drum detent screw and brake drum. Refer to Drum Brake Adjustment.
  4. On vehicles equipped with rear disc brakes, remove the rear brake caliper and rear brake disc. Refer to Rear Brake Caliper Replacement.

    5. Object Number: 1290846 Size: SH
  5. Remove the hub bolts and hub assembly.

Installation Procedure

    Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1290861 Size: SH
  1. Install the hub assembly bolts and tighten to 65 N·m (48 lb ft).
  2. Install the hub nut.
  3. On vehicles equipped with rear disc brakes, install the rear brake disc and rear brake caliper. Refer to Rear Brake Caliper Replacement.
  4. On vehicles equipped with rear drum brakes, install the rear brake drum and the brake drum detent screw. Refer to Drum Brake Adjustment.
  5. Install the wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
  6. Lower the vehicle.