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Makes 🢒 Oldsmobile 🢒 2003 🢒 Aurora 🢒 General Information 🢒 General Information 🢒 Rear Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  2. Remove the brake rotor. Refer to Rear Brake Rotor Replacement in Disc Brakes.
  3. Remove the ABS sensor harness connector.

    4. Object Number: 155740 Size: SH
  4. Remove the 4 bolts from the control arm.
  5. Remove the hub and bearing from the control arm.
  6. Remove the brake shield from the control arm.
  7. Clean the control arm face and the bore before installing the hub and the bearing.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 155740 Size: SH

    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.

  1. Install the brake shield and the hub and the bearing to the control arm with the 4 bolts.

    2. Tighten
    Tighten the hub and bearing bolts to 70 N·m (52 lb ft).

  2. Connect the ABS sensor harness connector.
  3. Install the brake rotor. Refer to Rear Brake Rotor Replacement in Disc Brakes.
  4. Install the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  5. Lower the vehicle.