Installation Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Buick Lucerne. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the protective plastic cover before installation. Do not handle the knuckle or hub assembly by the ABS sensor wire.
- Carefully install the dust shield. Do not damage the bearing outboard lip seal, or the hub and bearing bolts.
- Apply a thin layer of grease to the steering knuckle bore.
- Install the wheel bearing/hub and dust shield to the steering knuckle.
- Install the wheel bearing/hub retaining bolts.
Tighten: Tighten the wheel bearing/hub retaining bolts to 130 N.m (96 lb ft).
- Install the new drive axle nut, draw wheel bearing/hub onto the axle.
- Connect the ABS front wheel speed sensor connector. Clip the connector to the dust shield.
- Install the brake rotor. Refer to Front Brake Rotor Replacement in Disc Brakes.
- Insert a drift punch or a screwdriver into the caliper and rotor in order to prevent the rotor from turning.
Tighten: Tighten the drive axle nut to 160 N.m (118 lb ft).
- Install the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
- Lower the vehicle.
NOTE:
Refer to Fastener Notice
in Cautions and Notices.