Front Wheel Hub, Bearing, and Seal Replacement (1500)

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Fig 1: View Of Wheel/Bearing Hub Assembly & Components

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

Callout	Component Name
Preliminary Procedure Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle . Remove the brake rotor. Refer to Front Brake Rotor Replacement (1500 Series) , Front Brake Rotor Replacement (2500 Series) . Remove the speed sensor, if equipped. For hybrid vehicles, refer to Front Wheel Speed Sensor Replacement . For non-hybrid vehicles, refer to Front Wheel Speed Sensor Replacement . For vehicles equipped with 4WD, remove the wheel drive shaft from the wheel bearing and hub assembly. Refer to Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement (2500) , Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement (1500) .
1	Wheel Bearing and Hub Bolt (Qty: 3) CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution . Tighten 180 N.m (133 lb ft)
2	Wheel Hub and Bearing Assembly TIP: New wheel bearing comes with a wheel speed sensor installed.

Callout

Component Name

Preliminary Procedure

Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
Remove the brake rotor. Refer to Front Brake Rotor Replacement (1500 Series) , Front Brake Rotor Replacement (2500 Series) .
Remove the speed sensor, if equipped.
- For hybrid vehicles, refer to Front Wheel Speed Sensor Replacement .
- For non-hybrid vehicles, refer to Front Wheel Speed Sensor Replacement .
For vehicles equipped with 4WD, remove the wheel drive shaft from the wheel bearing and hub assembly. Refer to Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement (2500) , Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement (1500) .

Wheel Bearing and Hub Bolt (Qty: 3)

CAUTION:

Refer to Fastener Caution .

Tighten
180 N.m (133 lb ft)

Wheel Hub and Bearing Assembly
TIP: New wheel bearing comes with a wheel speed sensor installed.