Rear Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement

Fig 1: Rear Wheel Bearing and Hub

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

Callout	Component Name
Preliminary Procedure Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle . Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation . Remove the rear brake rotor. Refer to Rear Brake Rotor Replacement . Remove the rear speed sensor, if equipped. Refer to Rear Wheel Speed Sensor Replacement .
1	Rear Wheel Hub Bolt (Qty: 4) WARNING: Refer to Torque-to-Yield Fastener Warning . CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution . Procedure Remove and DISCARD the bolt and replace with NEW only. Apply thread locker the rear wheel hub bolts. Refer to Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers . Tighten First Pass: 50 N.m (37 lb ft). Final Pass: additional 40 degrees.
2	Rear Wheel Hub Assembly
3	Rear Disc Brake Backing Plate
4	Rear Brake Caliper Mounting Bracket