GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Pontiac 🢒 2003 🢒 Sunfire 🢒 Brakes 🢒 Antilock Brake System 🢒 Rear Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  2. Remove the tire and wheel assemblies. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.

    3. Notice: Do not hammer on brake drum as damage to the bearing could result.

  3. Remove the brake drum. Refer To Brake Drum Replacement in Drum Brakes.
  4. Disconnect the rear ABS wheel speed sensor wire connector.

    5. Object Number: 165276 Size: SH
  5. Remove the hub and bearing assembly bolts
  6. Remove the hub and bearing assembly from the axle.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 165276 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 hub and bearing assembly to the axle in the axle assembly .
  2. Install the hub and bearing assembly bolts.

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the hub and bearing to axle bolts to 60 N·m (44 lb ft).

  3. Connect the rear ABS wheel speed sensor wire connector.
  4. Install the brake drum. Refer to Brake Drum Replacement in Drum Brakes.
  5. Install the tire and wheel assemblies. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  6. Lower the vehicle.