Cruze

Front Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement

Special Tools

EN-45059 Torque Angle Sensor Kit

For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools .

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



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 .



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



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

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 in the Preface section.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.




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 .



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 disc. Refer to Front Brake Disc Replacement .
8. Lower the vehicle.