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Front Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement

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Fig 1: Identifying Front Wheel Bearing And Hub
GM2165626Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Callout Component Name

Preliminary Procedure

  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  2. Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  3. Remove the wheel drive shaft nut. Refer to Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement .
  4. Remove the brake rotor. Refer to Front Brake Rotor Replacement .
  5. Remove the wheel speed sensor. Refer to Front Wheel Speed Sensor Replacement .
1 Wheel Bearing/Hub Bolt (Qty: 3)
CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .

Procedure

  1. Use the proper cleaner on the threads on the wheel bearing/hub bolts.
  2. Apply threadlocker on 2/3 of the wheel bearing/hub bolts. Refer to Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers .

Tip:  Allow the threadlocker to set of 10 minutes before using.

Tighten:  130 N.m (96 lb ft)
2 Wheel Bearing and Hub Assembly
Tip:  If removing the wheel bearing/hub assembly to service other components, support the wheel drive shaft with mechanics wire.
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