Bonneville V6-231 3.8L VIN 3 SFI (1988)
Wheel Hub: Service and Repair
Front Hub and Bearing
FRONT HUB/BEARING
Fig. 2 Separating drive axle from hub
1.
Raise and support vehicle and remove wheel assembly.
2.
Install drive axle boot protector tool J-28712 on outer joints and J-34754 on inner joints.
3.
Insert a suitable drift through opening in caliper into rotor cooling fins to prevent assembly from rotating, then remove hub nut and washer.
4.
Remove caliper bracket mounting bolts and the caliper and bracket assembly, then secure assembly aside taking care not to stretch brake hose. Use
care not to damage brake hose.
5.
Remove rotor, then press drive axle from hub using J-28733 or equivalent, Fig. 2.
Fig. 3 Hub & bearing assembly
6.
Remove hub assembly retaining bolts, shield, hub and bearing assembly, and O-ring, Fig. 3
7.
Reverse procedure to install. Torque hub attaching bolts to 70 ft. lbs., caliper bolts to 38 ft. lbs. and hub nut to 180---185 ft. lbs.
