Lucerne V8-4.6L (2008)
Wheel Hub: Service and Repair
Rear Suspension
Rear Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement
Removal Procedure
1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (See: Vehicle Lifting/Service and Repair).
2. Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (See: Service and Repair).
3. Remove the brake rotor. Refer to Rear Brake Rotor Replacement (See: Brakes and Traction Control/Disc Brake System/Brake Rotor/Disc/Service
and Repair/Removal and Replacement/Rear Brake Rotor Replacement).
4. Disconnect the wheel bearing/hub electrical connector.
5. Remove the wheel bearing/hub retaining bolts.
6. Remove the wheel bearing/hub lower.
7. Remove the brake shield from the lower control arm.
8. Clean the control arm face and the bore before installing the hub and the bearing.
Installation Procedure
1. Install the brake shield and the wheel bearing/hub to the control arm.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice (See: Service Precautions/Vehicle Damage Warnings/Fastener Notice).
2. Install the wheel bearing/hub retaining bolts.
Tighten the wheel bearing/hub bolts to 68 N.m (50 lb ft).
3. Connect the wheel/hub electrical connector.
4. Install the brake rotor. Refer to Rear Brake Rotor Replacement (See: Brakes and Traction Control/Disc Brake System/Brake Rotor/Disc/Service
and Repair/Removal and Replacement/Rear Brake Rotor Replacement).
5. Install the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (See: Service and Repair).
6. Lower the vehicle.
