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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Saturn 🢒 2006 🢒 VUE - FWD 🢒 Suspension 🢒 Suspension General Diagnosis 🢒 Front Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 931367 Size: SH
  1. Remove the front brake rotor. Refer to Brake Rotor Replacement .

    2. Object Number: 926677 Size: SH
  2. Disconnect the wheel speed sensor electrical connector, if equipped.

    3. Object Number: 931451 Size: SH
  3. Remove the wheel speed sensor electrical connector form the connector bracket.

    4. Object Number: 933045 Size: SH
  4. Remove the front wheel drive shaft spindle nut.

    5. Object Number: 933099 Size: SH
  5. Support the wheel drive shaft with heavy mechanic's wire or equivalent.
  6. Remove and discard the wheel bearing/hub mounting bolts.
  7. Remove the wheel bearing/hub assembly from the steering knuckle.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 933099 Size: SH
  1. Install the wheel bearing/hub assembly to the steering knuckle.

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

  2. Install the wheel bearing/hub mounting bolts.

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 130 N·m (96 lb ft).


    Object Number: 933045 Size: SH
  3. Install the wheel drive shaft spindle nut.

    4. Tighten
    Tighten the nut to 205 N·m (151 lb ft).


    Object Number: 931451 Size: SH
  4. Install the wheel speed sensor electrical connector to the mounting bracket, if equipped.

    5. Object Number: 926677 Size: SH
  5. Connect the wheel speed sensor electrical connector.

    6. Object Number: 931367 Size: SH
  6. Install the front brake rotor. Refer to Brake Rotor Replacement .