vauxhall Workshop Repair Guides

Vauxhall Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

ABOUT US
Stabiliser Shaft Replacement > < Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement

Astra J

Front Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement

Special Tools

EN-45059   Torque Angle Sensor Kit

For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools .

Removal Procedure

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
2. Remove the brake rotor. Refer to Front Brake Rotor Replacement .

           2028087



3. Remove the wheel speed sensor screw (2).
4. Remove the wheel speed sensor (1) from the steering knuckle.
5. Remove the wheel drive shaft from the front wheel bearing/hub. Refer to Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement - Left Side and/or Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement - Right Side .

           2027764



6. Remove and DISCARD the front wheel bearing/hub bolts (1).

           2027685



7. Remove the front wheel bearing/hub (1) and front brake shield (2) from the steering knuckle.

Installation Procedure


           2027685



1. Position the front brake shield (2) and front wheel bearing/hub (1) assembly in the steering knuckle.
Warning:  Refer to Torque-to-Yield Fastener Warning .

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution .

           2027764



2. Install the NEW front wheel bearing/hub bolts (1).
3. Tighten the bearing/hub bolts (1) in 3 passes. Use the EN-45059   angle meter .
  •  First pass to 90 N·m (66 lb ft)
  •  Second pass to 60°
  •  Third pass to 15°
4. Install the wheel drive shaft at the front wheel bearing/hub. Refer to Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement - Left Side or Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement - Right Side .

           2028087



5. Install the wheel speed sensor (1) to the steering knuckle.
6. Install the wheel speed sensor screw (2) and tighten to 6 N·m (53 lb in) .
7. Install the brake rotor. Refer to Front Brake Rotor Replacement .
8. Lower the vehicle.

Stabiliser Shaft Replacement > < Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement