Removal & Installation (2WD)
WARNING: This page does not describe the selected car, but rather 54 other vehicles, including the 1999 Oldsmobile Bravada, 1999 GMC Yukon, 1999 GMC Suburban, 1999 GMC Sonoma, and 1999 GMC Savana Special. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove wheel. Remove brake caliper, and wire aside. Remove hub and rotor. Disconnect speed sensor connector. Remove splash shield and speed sensor assembly. To install, reverse removal procedure. Tighten wheel bearing nut to 12 ft. lbs. (16 N.m), then back off until just loose.
- Hand tighten wheel bearing nut. Back off wheel bearing nut no more than 1/2 of a flat, until hole in spindle aligns with slot in wheel bearing nut. If wheel bearing nut is adjusted properly, hub end play should be .001-.005" (.03-.13 mm). If hub end play is not within specification, repeat procedure. Speed sensor air gap is non-adjustable.