Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Pontiac Vibe. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the steering knuckle. Refer to Steering Knuckle Replacement .

Fig 1: Wheel Hub Components

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Use snap ring pliers in order to remove the wheel bearing retainer (1).
Place a bearing driver collar on the inside end of the hub (6).
Use a press in order to remove the hub from the wheel bearing (11).
Press from the inside end of the hub toward the outside of the hub.
Remove the 3 bolts (4,5,7) and the brake shield (3) from the knuckle.
Use a press and a split plate in order to remove the bearing outside inner race from the hub.
Place a bearing driver collar on the bearing outside outer race.
Use a press in order to remove the bearing from the knuckle.
Press from the outside of the knuckle toward the inside of the knuckle.