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Front Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement (FE1, FE3)

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Fig 1: View Of Wheel Bearing/Hub, Bolts, Dust Shield & Drive Shaft Nut - Front (FE1, FE3)
GM1659525Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
Front Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement (FE1, FE3)

Callout Component Name

Preliminary Procedures

  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  2. Remove the front tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  3. Remove the brake rotor from the wheel hub/bearing. Refer to Front Brake Rotor Replacement (J55) , Front Brake Rotor Replacement (JL9) .
Special Tools J 28733-B Front/Rear Spindle Remover
1 Wheel Drive Shaft Nut
CAUTION:

Refer to Fastener Caution .


TIP:  Use a suitable tool to prevent the wheel hub/bearing from rotating while removing the axle nut.
Tighten 
160 N.m (118 lb ft)
2 Wheel Bearing/Hub Bolt (Qty: 3)
TIP:  Disconnect the wheel speed electrical connector.
Tighten 
130 N.m (96 lb ft)
3 Wheel Bearing/Hub
TIP:  Use the J 28733-B to press the axle shaft from the wheel/bearing/hub.
4 Dust Shield
TIP:  Keep the dust shield in position while replacing the wheel bearing/hub.