Custom Cruiser RWD V8-350 5.7L (1992)
Wheel Bearing: Service and Repair
FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS AND/OR HUB
Fig. 3 Hub & Wheel Bearing Replacement
1.
Raise car and remove front wheels.
2.
On models equipped with anti-lock brake systems, remove right and left wheel speed sensors as follows:
a. Under vehicle hood, disconnect speed sensor electrical harness.
b. Raise and support vehicle, then remove speed sensor harness bracket attaching bolt.
c. Remove speed sensor to steering knuckle attaching bolt, then remove speed sensor and bracket assembly and position aside.
d. Reverse procedure to install. Wheel speed sensors are to installed by hand. Do not hammer sensors into position, as damage may result.
3.
On all models, remove bolts holding brake caliper to its mounting and insert a fabricated block (1-1/16 x 1-1/16 x 2 inches in length) between the
brake pads as the caliper is being removed. Once removed, the caliper can be wired or secured in some manner away from the disc.
4.
Remove spindle nut and hub and disc assembly. Grease retainer and inner wheel bearing can now be removed, Fig. 3.
5.
Reverse procedure to install.
