FAQ for Wheel Bearing Repair
Q: What's the preliminary procedure for replacing the Rear Wheel Bearing and Hub (FE7)?
A:
The procedure is to raise and support the vehicle, remove the rear tire and wheel assembly, then remove the brake rotor from the wheel hub/bearing, and remove the ABS sensor and the wheel speed sensor ring.
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01/11/2022 Q: What's the recommended torque for the rear wheel bearing nut?
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The recommended torque is 200 N.m (170 lb-ft).
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01/11/2022 Q: What's the preliminary procedure for replacing the Front Wheel Bearing and Hub (FE1, FE3)?
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The procedure is to raise and support the vehicle, remove the front tire and wheel assembly, then remove the brake rotor from the wheel hub/bearing.
By BobGM Specialist
01/11/2022 Q: What's the preliminary procedure for replacing the Front Wheel Bearing and Hub (FE7)?
A:
The procedure is to raise and support the vehicle, remove the front tire and wheel assembly, then remove the brake rotor from the wheel hub/bearing.
By BobGM Specialist
01/11/2022 Q: What's the recommended torque for the rear wheel bearing/hub bolt?
A:
The recommended torque is 152 N.m (112 lb-ft).
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01/11/2022 Q: What tools are needed to replace the Front Wheel Bearing and Hub (FE7)?
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You will need J 28733-B Front/Rear Spindle Remover.
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01/11/2022 Q: How to remove the Rear Wheel Bearing and Hub (FE1, FE3)?
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You will need to remove the tire and wheel and the brake rotor, then disconnect the ABS sensor wire connector, remove the wheel bearing/hub bolts, the wheel bearing/hub, and the brake shield.
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01/11/2022 Q: What's the recommended torque for the wheel drive shaft nut?
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The recommended torque is 160 N.m (118 lb-ft).
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01/11/2022 Q: How to install the Rear Wheel Bearing and Hub (FE1, FE3)?
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You may need to clean the lower control arm face and bore before installing the wheel bearing and hub, install the wheel bearing and hub and brake shield to the lower control arm, install the wheel bearing and hub retaining bolts, tighten the wheel bearing and hub retaining bolts to 68 N.m (50 lb-ft), and then install the brake rotor, the ABS sensor wire connector, and the tire and wheel.
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01/11/2022 Q: What's the recommended torque for the wheel bearing/hub bolt?
A:
The recommended torque is 130 N.m (96 lb-ft).
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