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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2003 🢒 Venture Ext. 🢒 Suspension 🢒 Suspension General Diagnosis 🢒 Front 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. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.

    3. Object Number: 188809 Size: SH
  3. Disconnect the wheel speed sensor electrical connector (2).

    4. Object Number: 477813 Size: SH
  4. Remove the wheel speed sensor electrical connector from the bracket.
  5. Remove the brake caliper bracket with the brake caliper. Refer to Front Brake Caliper Bracket Replacement.
  6. Remove the brake rotor. Refer to Front Brake Rotor Replacement.
  7. Separate the wheel drive shaft from the wheel bearing/ hub assembly. Refer to Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement

    8. Important: Wrap the wheel drive shaft boot with a clean shop towel this will help protect the cv joint boot.

  8. Support wheel drive shaft.

    9. Object Number: 357695 Size: SH
  9. Remove and DISCARD the wheel bearing/hub bolts. DO NOT reuse the wheel drive shaft nut, replace with NEW.
  10. Remove the wheel bearing/hub.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 357695 Size: SH
  1. Install the wheel bearing/hub.

    2. Caution: These fasteners MUST be replaced with new fasteners anytime they become loose or are removed. Failure to replace these fasteners after they become loose or are removed may cause loss of vehicle control and personal injury.

    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 NEW wheel bearing/hub bolts.

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the NEW wheel bearing/hub bolts to 130 N·m (96 lb ft).

  3. Install the wheel drive shaft. Refer to Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement
  4. Install the brake rotor. Refer to Front Brake Rotor Replacement.
  5. Install the brake caliper bracket with the brake caliper. Refer to Front Brake Caliper Bracket Replacement.

    6. Object Number: 477813 Size: SH

    Important: Ensure that the connector clip engages the bracket properly.

  6. Install the wheel speed sensor electrical connector to the bracket.

    7. Object Number: 188809 Size: SH
  7. Connect the wheel speed sensor electrical connector (2).
  8. Install the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
  9. Remove the support and lower the vehicle.