Rear Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement (FE7)

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Cadillac DTS. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: View Of Rear Wheel Bearing/Hub & Components - (FE7)

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

Callout	Component Name
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) , Rear Brake Rotor Replacement (JL9) . Remove the ABS sensor. Refer to Rear Wheel Speed Sensor Replacement . Remove the wheel speed sensor ring. Refer to Rear Wheel Speed Sensor Ring Replacement .
1	Rear Wheel Hub/Bearing Bolt (Qty: 4) CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution . 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.