Rear Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement (FE7)

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Cadillac DTS. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

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

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

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) 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 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.