How to Replace Wheel Bearing & Hub Assembly 99-05 Pontiac Grand Am
Difficulty: Advanced · About 75 min · Pontiac Grand Am
Replace the wheel bearing & hub assembly on a 1999-2005 Pontiac Grand Am.
Tools you will need
- Floor jack
- Jack stands
- Ratchet
- Socket extensions
- Flat blade screwdriver
- 13mm socket
- 19mm socket
- 35mm socket
- Torque wrench
- 3/8 inch impact gun
Parts and supplies
- Wheel bearing & hub assembly
Steps
- Remove the wheel
Loosen the lugs with the car on the ground, raise and support it, then remove the lugs, the 35mm hub nut, and the wheel.
- Remove the brake caliper and rotor
Remove the caliper's two 13mm bolts, pry it off, then pull the rotor off.
- Remove the old hub
Remove the three bolts holding the hub, disconnect the ABS sensor if equipped, reach behind to remove the hub's retaining clip, then unbolt the large center axle nut with a socket and pull the hub off the shaft, using a puller rather than a hammer if it's stuck.
- Install the new hub
Position it on the axle shaft, then refit the original bolts to secure it.
Check your vehicle’s repair manual for exact specifications and fit.