FAQ for Wheel Bearing Repair
Q: How to remove the front wheel bearing and hub?
A:
You shall remove the tire and wheel, the front brake rotor, and the wheel drive shaft retaining nut and washer, separate the wheel drive shaft from the wheel bearing and hub, and remove the wheel bearing and hub assembly.
By BobGM Specialist
01/11/2022 Q: What should be noted when servicing the rear wheel bearing and hub (AWD)?
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The wheel bearing and hub assembly include a magnetic encoder with built-in permanent magnets that the wheel speed sensor senses. Any contact with another magnet will damage the encoder magnets.
By BobGM Specialist
01/11/2022 Q: What kind of tools will be required in the replacement of the rear wheel bearing and hub (AWD)?
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The tools required include J 42129 Front/Rear Spindle Remover.
By BobGM Specialist
01/11/2022 Q: How to install the front wheel bearing and hub?
A:
The proper way is to install the wheel bearing and hub assembly in the knuckle, the retaining bolts for the wheel bearing and hub, the front brake rotor, the wheel drive shaft retaining nut and washer, and the tire and wheel.
By BobGM Specialist
01/11/2022 Q: What is the preliminary procedure for servicing the rear wheel bearing and hub (AWD)?
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The procedure is to raise and support the vehicle and remove the rear brake rotor.
By BobGM Specialist
01/11/2022 Q: How many bolts attach to the wheel bearing hub?
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3 Bolts attach to the wheel bearing hub.
By OmarGM Specialist
10/03/2022 Q: What is the recommended bolt torque for the wheel bearing and hub bolts?
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The recommended bolt torque is 120 Nm (89 LB IN).
By OmarGM Specialist
05/03/2022 Q: What is the recommended bolt torque for the wheel bearing hub bolts?
A:
The recommended bolt torque is 130 Nm (96 LB-FT).
By BobGM Specialist
05/03/2022 Q: What should be done before servicing the Rear Wheel Bearing and Hub?
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You will need to lift and support the vehicle as well as remove the rear brake rotor.
By BobGM Specialist
04/03/2022 Q: What special tools will I be needing when servicing the Front Wheel Bearing and Hub?
A:
You will be needing a Wheel Hub Puller.
By OmarGM Specialist
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