GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Saturn 🢒 2009 🢒 VUE - AWD 🢒 Preface 🢒 Dangers, Warnings, and Cautions 🢒 Front Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 931367 Size: SH
  1. Remove the front brake rotor. Refer to Front Brake Rotor Replacement.

    2. Object Number: 926677 Size: SH
  2. Disconnect the wheel speed sensor electrical connector, if equipped.

    3. Object Number: 931451 Size: SH
  3. Remove the wheel speed sensor electrical connector from the connector bracket.

    4. Object Number: 1844090 Size: SH
  4. Remove the front wheel drive shaft spindle nut.
  5. Remove the speed sensor. Refer to Front Wheel Speed Sensor Replacement.

    6. Object Number: 1843952 Size: SH
  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

    Object Number: 1843952 Size: SH
  1. Install the wheel bearing/hub assembly to the steering knuckle.
  2. Clean the threads of the bolts with the proper cleaner.

    3. 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.

    4. Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

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

    5. Object Number: 1844090 Size: SH
  5. Install the wheel drive shaft spindle nut and tighten to 205 N·m (151 lb ft).

    6. Object Number: 931451 Size: SH
  6. Install the wheel speed sensor electrical connector to the mounting bracket, if equipped.

    7. Object Number: 926677 Size: SH
  7. Connect the wheel speed sensor electrical connector.
  8. Install the speed sensor. Refer to Front Wheel Speed Sensor Replacement.

    9. Object Number: 931367 Size: SH
  9. Install the front brake rotor. Refer to Front Brake Rotor Replacement.