Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Rear Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement (Disc Brake)
Special Tools
EN–45059 Angle Meter
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.
- Removal Procedure
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- Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
- Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal
and Installation.
Caution:
Support the brake caliper with heavy mechanic wire, or equivalent, whenever it is separated from its mount and the hydraulic flexible brake hose is still connected. Failure to support the caliper in this manner will cause the flexible brake hose to bear the weight of the caliper, which may cause damage to the brake hose and in turn may cause a brake fluid leak.
- Without disconnecting the hydraulic brake flex hose, remove and support the rear brake caliper and bracket as an assembly. Refer to Rear Brake Caliper Replacement.
- Remove the rear brake rotor. Refer to Rear Brake Rotor Replacement.
- Remove the wheel speed sensor bolt (1).
- Remove the wheel speed sensor (2).
- Remove and DISCARD the 4 wheel bearing/hub mounting bolts (1).
- Remove the wheel bearing/hub assembly (2) and rear brake shield (1) from the rear axle.
- Installation Procedure
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- Position the rear brake shield (1) and wheel bearing/hub assembly (2) in the rear axle.
- Install the 4 NEW wheel bearing/hub mounting bolts (1) and tighten a
first pass to 58 Y (43 lb ft)
. Tighten the bolts evenly, in a cross-pattern.
- Install the wheel speed sensor (2).
- Install the wheel speed sensor bolt (1) and tighten to 6 Y (53 lb in)
.
- Install the brake rotor. Refer to Rear Brake Rotor Replacement.
- Install the brake caliper and bracket as an assembly. Refer to Rear Brake Caliper Replacement.
- Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
- Lower the vehicle.
Caution:
Refer to Fastener Caution.
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
Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jac ...
Rear Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement (Drum Brake)
Rear Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedures
Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Liftin ...
Other materials:
Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement (Rear)
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Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedure
Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and
Installation.
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Airbag Roof Side Rail Module Replacement - Rear
Airbag Roof Side Rail Module Replacement - Rear
Callout
Component Name
Warning: In order to prevent SIR deployment, personal injury,
or unnecessary SIR system repairs, do not strike the door or the door
pillar in the ...
Sunroof Description and Operation (Tilt and Slide)
The Tilt/Slide sunroof consists of a moving glass panel and a manual sunshade.
In the Tilt/Slide sunroof system the rear of the glass tilts up above the roof line
for venting, and slides between the headliner and the roof panel to open fully.
The sunshade is operated by manually pushing or pu ...
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