GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Buick 🢒 1998 🢒 Park Avenue 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Wiring Systems 🢒 Rear Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  2. Remove the wheel and the tire. Refer to Wheel Removal in Wheels and Tires.
  3. Remove the two bolts and the brake caliper. Support the caliper.
  4. Remove the brake caliper. Support the caliper.
  5. Remove the brake rotor.
  6. Remove the ABS sensor wire connector.

    7. Object Number: 155740 Size: SH
  7. Remove the four bolts from the control arm.
  8. Remove the hub and bearing from the control arm.
  9. Remove the brake shield from the control arm.
  10. Clean the control arm face and the bore before installing the hub and the bearing.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 155740 Size: SH

    Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  1. Install the brake shield and the hub and the bearing to the control arm with the four bolts. Be careful not to drop the hub and the bearing, as it could be damaged. Reconnect the ABS sensor.

    2. Tighten
    Tighten the hub and bearing bolts to 70 N·m (52 lb ft).

  2. Install the brake rotor.
  3. Install the brake caliper.
  4. Install the wheel and the tire. Refer to Wheel Installation .

    5. Tighten
    Tighten the wheel nuts to 140 N·m (100 lb ft).

  5. Lower the vehicle.