Wheel Bearing/Hub Replacement - Rear (FE7)

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Fig 1: Wheel Bearing/Hub Replacement - Rear (FE7)

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Callout	Component Name
NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice . Fastener Tightening Specifications: Refer to Fastener Tightening Specifications (FE1, FE3) or Fastener Tightening Specifications (FE7) . Preliminary Procedures Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle . Remove the rear tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation . Remove the rear brake rotor. Refer to Rear Brake Rotor Replacement (J55) or Rear Brake Rotor Replacement (JL9) . Remove the ABS sensor. Refer to Rear Wheel Speed Sensor Replacement . Remove the wheel speed sensor ring. Refer to Wheel Speed Sensor Ring Replacement - Rear .
1	Rear Wheel Hub/Bearing Bolt (Qty: 4) Tip: Disconnect the park brake cable from the backing plate. Tighten: 152 N.m (112 lb ft)
2	Backing Plate Tip: Pull the backing plate from the control arm to remove.
3	Rear Wheel Bearing Nut Tighten: 200 N.m (147 lb ft)
4	Rear Wheel Bearing Washer Tip: Remove the washer from the hub.
5	Rear Wheel Hub Tip: Remove the hub from the bearing.
6	Rear Wheel Bearing Tip: Press the wheel bearing out the rear of the backing plate.