How To Replace Front Wheel Hub & Bearing 00-05 Buick LeSabre
Difficulty: Advanced · About 105 min · Buick Lesabre
Replace the front hub and bearing on a 2000–2005 Buick LeSabre, disconnecting the ABS lead and restoring the rotor, caliper, axle nut, and wheel hardware.
Tools you will need
- 13mm Socket
- Hammer
- Socket Extensions
- Flat Blade Screwdriver
- Torque Wrench
- 15mm Socket
- 34mm Socket
- Jack Stands
- 19mm Socket
- Ratchet
- Floor Jack
- 1/2 Inch Breaker Bar
Parts and supplies
- Front hub and bearing assembly
- Axle nut, if one-time use
Steps
Raise the vehicle and remove the wheel
Loosen the axle nut and wheel nuts before lifting. Support the vehicle securely on stands, remove the wheel, and keep the brake hardware organized.
Remove the brakes and rotor
Unbolt and support the caliper, remove the pads and bracket, then take off the rotor. Do not allow the caliper to hang from its hose.
Disconnect and remove the hub
Loosen the axle nut, tap the axle splines free, and remove the hub mounting bolts. Unplug the ABS sensor connector and withdraw the hub from the knuckle.
Install the replacement hub
Connect the ABS lead and guide the replacement hub over the axle splines. Start its bolts by hand and tighten them evenly to the vehicle's specification.
Reinstall the rotor and caliper
Inspect the rotor and replace it if worn or damaged. Clean the bracket and slides, refit the rotor, pads, bracket, and caliper, and tighten each fastener to specification.
Refit the wheel and verify
Install the axle nut and wheel, then lower the vehicle and torque both to vehicle specifications. Pump the brake pedal until firm and check that the ABS warning is off.
Check your vehicle’s repair manual for exact specifications and fit.