Cavalier/Z24 L4-134 2.2L (1991)
Wheel Bearing: Service and Repair
Front Wheel Bearing Removal and Installation
FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS AND/OR HUB
Fig. 2 Modified Outer Seal Protector
Fig. 3 Removing And Installing Shaft Nut
REMOVAL
1.
Raise and support vehicle.
2.
Remove tire and wheel assembly, then install modified outer seal protector No. J 34754 or equivalent, Fig. 2.
3.
Insert a drift punch through the rotor, Fig. 3, then remove axle shaft nut and washer.
4.
On 1989-90 models, using a plastic or rubber mallet, strike end of axle shaft to disengage axle from hub and bearing. Shaft nut can be partially
installed to protect threads.
5.
On 1991-92 models, remove ball joint, then using tool No. J 28733-A or equivalent, disengage axle from hub and bearing assembly.
6.
On all models, move axle shaft inward, then remove caliper attaching bolts and support caliper.
7.
Remove brake rotor, then hub and bearing assembly attaching bolts.
8.
Remove hub and bearing assembly.
9.
Reverse to install. Torque attaching bolts to specifications.
INSTALLATION
1.
Install hub and bearing assembly, torque attaching bolts to specification.
2.
Install hub and bearing seal, then the brake rotor.
3.
Install caliper, torque attaching bolts to specification.
4.
Move axle shaft outward, then insert drift punch through rotor, Fig. 3.
5.
Install washer and new shaft nut, torque shaft nut to specification.
6.
On 1991-92 models, install ball joint.
7.
On all models, remove drift punch and seal protector.
8.
Install tire and wheel assembly, then lower vehicle.
