Hub & Bearing Assembly: Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1997 Pontiac Grand Am, 1997 Oldsmobile Cutlass, 1997 Oldsmobile Achieva, 1997 Chevrolet Malibu, and 1997 Buick Skylark. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Lightly grease steering knuckle bore where hub and bearing assembly is to be installed. Remove protective plastic cover from new hub and bearing assembly (if equipped).
- Install hub and bearing assembly, aligning reference marks made during removal. Tighten hub and bearing assembly bolts. Install and tighten new axle shaft nut. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS table. Install splash shield. To install remaining components, reverse removal procedure.