Front Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement

Fig 1: Front Wheel Bearing and Hub

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

Callout	Component Name
Preliminary Procedures Remove Front Wheel Speed Sensor at Steering Knuckle - Front Wheel Speed Sensor Replacement Remove Front Wheel Drive Shaft Nut Retainer - Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement Remove Front Brake Rotor - Front Brake Rotor Replacement
1	Front Wheel Bearing and Hub Assembly Bolt CAUTION: This vehicle is equipped with torque-to-yield or single use fasteners. Install a NEW torque-to-yield or single use fastener when installing this component. Failure to replace the torque-to-yield or single use fastener could cause damage to the vehicle or component. Procedure Remove and DISCARD the bolts. Apply thread locking adhesive to the bolt. Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers Tighten CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution . First Pass: 100 N.m (74 lb ft) Final Pass: (65 - 75 degrees)
2	Front Wheel Bearing and Hub Assembly Procedure Apply grease evenly and ensure complete coverage to the steering knuckle bearing pilot bore only. Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers NOTE: Avoid applying grease to any other machined surfaces, holes, or threads. Ensure the drain channel at the bottom of the bore is not blocked with grease or debris.

Callout

Component Name

Preliminary Procedures

Remove Front Wheel Speed Sensor at Steering Knuckle - Front Wheel Speed Sensor Replacement
Remove Front Wheel Drive Shaft Nut Retainer - Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement
Remove Front Brake Rotor - Front Brake Rotor Replacement

Front Wheel Bearing and Hub Assembly Bolt

CAUTION:

This vehicle is equipped with torque-to-yield or single use fasteners. Install a NEW torque-to-yield or single use fastener when installing this component. Failure to replace the torque-to-yield or single use fastener could cause damage to the vehicle or component.

Procedure

Remove and DISCARD the bolts.
Apply thread locking adhesive to the bolt. Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers

Tighten

CAUTION:

Refer to Fastener Caution .

First Pass: 100 N.m (74 lb ft)
Final Pass: (65 - 75 degrees)

Front Wheel Bearing and Hub Assembly
Procedure
Apply grease evenly and ensure complete coverage to the steering knuckle bearing pilot bore only. Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers

NOTE:

Avoid applying grease to any other machined surfaces, holes, or threads. Ensure the drain channel at the bottom of the bore is not blocked with grease or debris.