Sable V6-182 3.0L (1986)
Wheel Bearing: Service and Repair
Front
Hub and Wheel Bearings
Removal
1. Remove wheelcover/hub cover from wheel and tire assembly and loosen wheel lug nuts.
2. Remove hub retaining nut and washer by applying sufficient torque to the nut to overcome prevailing torque feature of crimp in nut collar. Do not
use an impact-type tool to remove hub nut. Hub nut must be discarded after removal.
3. Loosen three strut top mount-to-apron nuts.
4. Raise vehicle and remove wheel and tire assembly.
5. Remove brake caliper by loosening caliper locating pins and rotating caliper off rotor, starting from lower end of caliper and lifting upward. Do
not remove caliper pins from caliper assembly. Lift caliper off rotor and hang it free of rotor. Do not allow caliper assembly to hang from brake
hose. Support caliper assembly with a length of wire.
6. Remove rotor from hub by pulling it off the hub bolts. If rotor is difficult to remove from hub, strike rotor sharply between studs with a rubber or
plastic hammer. If rotor will not pull off, apply Rust Penetrant an Inhibitor D7AZ-19A501-AA (ESR-M99C56-A) or equivalent to inboard and
outboard rotor hub mating surfaces. Install 3-Jaw Puller D80L-1013-A or equivalent and remove rotor by pulling on rotor outside diameter and
pushing on hub center. If excessive force is required for removal, check rotor for lateral runout prior to installation.
7. Lateral runout must be checked with nuts clamping stamped hat section of rotor.
8. Disconnect lower control arm and tie rod from knuckle (leave strut attached). See: Suspension/Control Arm/Service and Repair
Front Hub Removal
9. Install Hub Remover/Installer Adapter T81P-1104-A with Front Hub Remover/Replacer T81P-1104-C and Wheel Bolt Adapters T83P-1104-BH1
and Two Stud Adapter T86P-1104-A1 or equivalent and remove hub, bearing and knuckle assembly by pushing out CV joint outer shaft until it is
free of assembly.
Wire halfshaft to body to maintain a level position.
10. Remove strut bolt and slide hub/bearing/knuckle assembly off strut using Spindle Carrier Lever T85M-3206-A or equivalent.
11. Carefully remove support wire, and carry hub/bearing/knuckle assembly to a bench.
Front Hub Puller
