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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2006 🢒 Equinox 🢒 General Information 🢒 Vibration Diagnosis and Correction 🢒 Rear Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 933721 Size: SH
  1. Remove the rear brake drum. Refer to Brake Drum Replacement .
  2. On vehicles with all-wheel drive, remove the wheel drive shaft spindle nut.

    3. Object Number: 933149 Size: SH
  3. Disconnect the wheel speed sensor electrical connector, if equipped.

    4. Object Number: 931439 Size: SH

    Important: Do not damage the wheel drive shaft joint seal.

  4. Support the wheel drive shaft with heavy mechanic's wire, or equivalent.
  5. Remove the wheel bearing/hub mounting bolts.
  6. Remove the wheel bearing/hub assembly from the suspension knuckle.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 931439 Size: SH
  1. Install the wheel bearing/hub assembly to the steering knuckle.

    2. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  2. Install the wheel bearing/hub mounting bolts.

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 84 N·m (62 lb ft).


    Object Number: 933721 Size: SH
  3. On all-wheel drive vehicles, install the wheel drive shaft spindle nut.

    4. Tighten
    Tighten the nut to 110 N·m (81 lb ft).


    Object Number: 933149 Size: SH
  4. If equipped, route the wheel speed sensor electrical harness through the backing plate and seat the grommet.
  5. Connect the wheel speed sensor electrical connector.
  6. Install the rear brake drum. Refer to Brake Drum Replacement .