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Rear Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement Domestic

Removal Procedure
  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  2. Remove the tire and wheel.
    3. • For vehicles with steel wheels, refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
    • For Chevrolet and Oldsmobile vehicles with aluminum wheels, refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
    • For Pontiac vehicles with aluminum wheels, refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  3. Remove the brake drum. Refer to Brake Drum Replacement in Drum Brakes.

    4. Object Number: 380462 Size: SH
  4. Remove and DISCARD the wheel bearing/hub bolts.
  5. Remove the wheel bearing/hub.

    6. Object Number: 230412 Size: SH
  6. Remove the wheel speed sensor electrical connector (2).

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 230412 Size: SH
  1. Install the wheel speed sensor electrical connector (2).

    2. Object Number: 380462 Size: SH
  2. Install the wheel bearing/hub.

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

    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.

  3. Install the NEW wheel bearing/hub bolts.

    4. Tighten
    Tighten the NEW wheel bearing/hub bolts to 80 N·m (59 lb ft).

  4. Install the brake drum. Refer to Brake Drum Replacement in Drum Brakes.
  5. Install the tire and wheel.
    6. • For vehicles with steel wheels, refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
    • For Chevrolet and Oldsmobile vehicles with aluminum wheels, refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
    • For Pontiac vehicles with aluminum wheels, refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  6. Lower the vehicle.

Rear Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement Export

Removal Procedure
  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  2. Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  3. Disconnect the wheel speed sensor electrical connector.
  4. Remove the brake caliper bracket with the brake caliper. Refer to Rear Brake Rotor Replacement in Disc Brakes.
  5. Remove the brake rotor.
  6. Loosen the park brake cable bracket bolts. Do NOT remove the park brake cable bracket bolts. Refer to Park Brake Cable Mounting Bracket Replacement in Park Brake.

    7. Object Number: 357696 Size: SH
  7. Remove and DISCARD the wheel bearing/hub bolts.
  8. Remove the wheel bearing/hub.

    9. Object Number: 230412 Size: SH
  9. Remove the wheel speed sensor electrical connector (2).

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 230412 Size: SH
  1. Install the wheel speed sensor electrical connector (2).

    2. Object Number: 357696 Size: SH
  2. Install the wheel bearing/hub.

    3. 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.

  3. Install the NEW wheel bearing/hub bolts.

    4. Tighten
    Tighten the NEW wheel bearing/hub bolts to 85 N·m (63 lb ft).

  4. Tighten the park brake cable bracket bolts. Refer to Park Brake Cable Mounting Bracket Replacement in Park Brake.
  5. Install the brake rotor.
  6. Install the brake caliper bracket with the brake caliper. Refer to Front Brake Rotor Replacement in Disc Brakes.
  7. Install the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  8. Lower the vehicle.