Captiva

Front Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
2. Remove the front tyre and wheel assembly. Refer to Tyre and Wheel Removal and Installation .
3. Remove the front brake rotor. Refer to Front Brake Disc Replacement .



4. Remove the wheel speed sensor assembly from the knuckle, if equipped. Refer to Front Wheel Speed Sensor Replacement .

Note: Support the wheel drive shaft with heavy mechanic's wire or equivalent.

5. Remove the wheel drive shaft nut. Refer to Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement .



6. Remove the wheel bearing/hub mounting bolts.
7. Remove the wheel bearing/hub assembly from the steering knuckle.

1. Install the wheel bearing/hub assembly to the knuckle.
2. Using an approved cleaner, remove the old threadlocker from the bolts.

Note: Allow the threadlocker to cure approximately 10 minutes before installation.

3. Apply the threadlocker on 2/3 of the bolt. Refer to Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers .
4. Remove the mechanic's wire from the wheel drive shaft.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.




5. Install the wheel bearing/hub bolts and tighten to 120 N·m (89 lb ft).
6. Install the wheel drive shaft nut. Refer to Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement .



7. Install the wheel speed sensor assembly on the knuckle, if equipped. Refer to Front Wheel Speed Sensor Replacement .
8. Install the front brake rotor. Refer to Front Brake Disc Replacement .
9. Install the front tyre and wheel assembly. Refer to Tyre and Wheel Removal and Installation .
10. Lower the vehicle.