Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Front Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement
Special Tools
CH-50559 Wheel Hub/Bearing Remover Kit
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.
- Removal Procedure
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- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
- Remove the steering knuckle assembly from the vehicle. Refer to Steering
Knuckle Replacement.
- Position the steering knuckle assembly (1) in a suitable vise.
- Position the CH-50059-1 wheel hub/bearing removal/installation bridge
assembly (1) and the CH-50559-2 wheel hub/bearing removal/installation adapter (2) on
the wheel bearing inner hub.
- Using the CH-50059-1 and the CH-50559-2 , remove the wheel hub from
the wheel bearing.
- If the inner race of the bearing is pulled out with the hub, remove
the inner race from the using the appropriate tools (1, 2).
- Using the appropriate tool, remove the retaining ring (1) from the steering
knuckle.
- Position the CH-50559-1 wheel hub/bearing removal/installation bridge
assembly (1) and the CH-50559-3 wheel bearing removal adapter (2) on the
steering knuckle.
- Remove the wheel bearing from the steering knuckle and discard it. Inspect
the bore of the of the steering knuckle for pitting, scoring wear, or corrosion.
If damage cannot be easily cleaned up with light sanding, replace the steering
knuckle.
- Installation Procedure
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Note:
- The bearing must be installed with the rubber seal facing inboard.
- Ensure that the wheel bearing is evenly seated in the steering
knuckle.
- Using the CH-50559-4 wheel hub/bearing installation adapter (1) and
the appropriate extension and press, install the new bearing into the steering
knuckle until it is correctly seated.
- Position the CH-50559-4 (1) wheel hub/bearing installation adapter and
the appropriate extension to the inside of the bearing and position the
CH-50559-2 wheel hub removal/installation adapter and the appropriate extension
on the wheel hub.
- Press in the hub until it is correctly seated.
- Using the appropriate tool, install the retaining ring (1).
- Verify the hub rotates smoothly.
- Install the steering knuckle assembly in the vehicle. Refer to Steering
Knuckle Replacement.
- Lower the vehicle.
Rear Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedures
Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Liftin ...
Special Tools
GE-8001 Dial Indicator Set , or equivalent
Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
Mark the location of the wheels to the wheel studs and mar ...
Other materials:
Indicator/Warning Message Description and Operation
Indicator LIGHT ON
Refer to the owner's manual for the descriptions and explanations of all
indicator lights.
For diagnosis and repair information related to an indicator light, refer
to the System Diagnosis and the Description of Operation that the message relates
to.
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Front Side Door Window Regulator Motor Replacement
Front Side Door Window Regulator Motor Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Warning: Refer to Glass and Sheet Metal Handling Warning.
Preliminary Procedure
Remove the front side door window regulator. Front Side ...
Front Side Door Window Switch Bezel Replacement (Left Side)
Front Side Door Window Switch Bezel Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedure
Remove the front side door trim. Refer to Front Side Door Trim Replacement.
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Front Side Door Window S ...
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