1st Gen & 1.5 Gen Front Wheel Bearing Replacement

[GOT2B GM]

Either remove the center cap or hub cap from your rim, and loosen the CV axle nut with the weight of the car on the wheel, or jack up the car, remove the wheel, and use a screwdriver inserted into the rotor as shown to hold the axle from spinning as you loosen the nut. A 1-3/8" socket works well for this.

 

 

Remove the axle nut and washer once the wheel is off.

 

 

Using a T-60 torx socket and a 1/2" drive breaker bar, loosen then remove the caliper bracket mounting bolts.

 

 

 

Support the caliper off to the side so there isn't any strain on the brake hose.

 

 

Unplug the ABS sensor.

 

 

Unbolt the ABS connector bracket from the spindle (10mm bolt)

 

 

Spray some penetrating oil on the 4 bolts pertruding out of the knuckle, holding the bearing into place.

 

Remove the 4 bolts using a 15mm socket and extension combination.

 

 

 

Remove the bearing.

 

 

Reverse directions for re-installation.

 

Ensure the ABS speed sensor is properly seated into the locating holes in the new bearing upon re-installation.

 

 

 

Torque Specs:

 

Bearing bolts are 50 ft / lbs

 

Axle nut is 160 ft / lbs

 

Caliper bracket bolts are 150 ft / lbs

 

Lug nuts are 100 ft / lbs