Corvette V8-6.2L (2008)
Wheel Bearing: Service and Repair
Front Suspension
Front Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement
Tools Required
J 42188 Ball Joint Separator
Removal Procedure
Notice: The Front and Rear Wheel Hub/Wheel Speed Sensors are not interchangeable. When you are replacing a Wheel Hub/Wheel Speed Sensor be
sure to use the correct Wheel Hub/Wheel Speed Sensor part number. Do not mount the Rear Wheel Hub/Wheel Speed Sensor in the front steering
knuckle. The Rear Wheel Hub/Wheel Speed Sensor features a splined hole through the center of the bearing which mates to the drive axle. The Rear
Wheel Hub/Wheel Speed Sensor requires the support of the drive axle and the drive axle nut clamped joint to properly carry the vehicle loads. Mounting
the Rear Wheel Hub/Wheel Speed Sensor in the front steering knuckle can cause bearing failure and possible damage to the vehicle.
1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (See: Service Intervals) .
2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (See: Service and Repair) .
3. Disconnect the wheel speed sensor electrical connector.
4. Remove the brake caliper and rotor. Refer to Front Brake Rotor Replacement (See: Brakes and Traction Control/Disc Brake System/Brake
Rotor/Disc/Service and Repair/Removal and Replacement/Front Brake Rotor Replacement) and Front Brake Caliper Replacement (J56) (See:
Brakes and Traction Control/Disc Brake System/Brake Caliper/Service and Repair/Removal and Replacement/Front Brake Caliper Replacement
(J56))Front Brake Caliper Replacement (JL9-J55) (See: Brakes and Traction Control/Disc Brake System/Brake Caliper/Service and
Repair/Removal and Replacement/Front Brake Caliper Replacement (JL9-J55)) .
5. Remove the stabilizer shaft link from the lower control arm.
6. Support the lower control arm using a jackstand.
7. Separate the outer tie rod ball stud from the steering knuckle using J 42188 . Refer to Rack and Pinion Outer Tie Rod End Replacement (See:
Steering and Suspension/Steering/Tie Rod/Tie Rod End/Service and Repair) .
8. Separate the lower ball joint stud from the steering knuckle using J 42188 . Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement (See: Steering and
Suspension/Suspension/Control Arm/Service and Repair/Front Suspension/Lower Control Arm Replacement) .
