Front Suspension

Front Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement

Removal Procedure




1. Remove the front brake rotor. Refer to Front Brake Rotor Replacement (Service and Repair).




2. Disconnect the wheel speed sensor electrical connector, if equipped.




3. Remove the wheel speed sensor electrical connector from the connector bracket.




4. Remove the front wheel drive shaft spindle nut.
5. Remove the speed sensor. Refer to Front Wheel Speed Sensor Replacement (Front Wheel Speed Sensor Replacement).




6. Support the wheel drive shaft with heavy mechanic's wire or equivalent.
7. Remove and discard the wheel bearing/hub mounting bolts.
8. Remove the wheel bearing/hub assembly from the steering knuckle.

Installation Procedure




1. Install the wheel bearing/hub assembly to the steering knuckle.
2. Clean the threads of the bolts with the proper cleaner.

Note: Allow the threadlocker to set for 10 minutes before using.

3. Apply threadlocker GM P/N 89021297 (Canadian P/N 10953488) on 2/3 of the bolts threads.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

4. Install the wheel bearing/hub mounting bolts and tighten to 130 Nm (96 lb ft).




5. Install the wheel drive shaft spindle nut and tighten to 205 Nm (151 lb ft).




6. Install the wheel speed sensor electrical connector to the mounting bracket, if equipped.




7. Connect the wheel speed sensor electrical connector.
8. Install the speed sensor. Refer to Front Wheel Speed Sensor Replacement (Front Wheel Speed Sensor Replacement).




9. Install the front brake rotor. Refer to Front Brake Rotor Replacement (Service and Repair).