HHR L4-2.4L (2010)
Wheel Bearing: Service and Repair
Rear Suspension
Rear Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement
Special Tools
J 45059 Torque Angle Meter
Removal Procedure
1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (See: Wheels and Tires/Vehicle Lifting/Service and Repair).
2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (See: Wheels and Tires/Service and Repair).
Note: If removing the rear wheel bearing to service other suspension components, it is NOT necessary to completely disassemble the rear brake
assemblies. Remove the rear brake assemblies as a unit and relocate to the side.
3. Remove the rear brake drum, if equipped. Refer to Brake Drum Replacement (See: Brakes and Traction Control/Drum Brake System/Brake
Drum/Service and Repair/Removal and Replacement).
4. Remove the rear brake rotor, if equipped. 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. Remove the wheel bearing/hub mounting nuts (1) from the wheel bearing/hub assembly (3).
6. Remove the wheel bearing/hub assembly (3) from the trailing arm and brake backing plate (2).
