Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Buick Regal and 2003 Buick Century. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to LIFTING AND JACKING THE VEHICLE in General Information.
- Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to TIRE AND WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION in Tires and Wheels.
- Disconnect the wheel speed sensor electrical connector (2), if equipped.
- Remove the wheel speed sensor electrical connector from the bracket, if equipped.
- Remove the brake caliper bracket with the brake caliper. Refer to Brake Caliper Bracket Replacement - Front in Disc Brakes.
- Remove the brake rotor. Refer to Brake Rotor Replacement - Front in Disc Brakes.
- Remove the wheel drive shaft nut. Refer to Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement in Wheel Drive Shafts.
- Use 3 wheel nuts in order to attach the J 28733-B to the wheel bearing/hub.
- Use the J 28733-B in order to push the wheel drive shaft out of the wheel bearing/hub.
- Remove and DISCARD the wheel bearing/hub bolts.IMPORTANT: Ensure that the wheel drive shaft outer seal/boot is not damaged.
- Remove the wheel bearing/hub.