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.
Removal Procedure
Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal
and Installation. ...
Special Tools
EN–45059 Angle Meter
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.
Removal Procedure
Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking
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Other materials:
SIR Inflator Module Handling and Storage Warning
Warning: When carrying an undeployed inflator module:
Do not carry the inflator module by the wires or connector.
Make sure the air bag opening points away from you.
When storing an undeployed inflator module:
Make sure the air bag opening points away from the surface o ...
Front Wheel Drive Shaft Seal Replacement - Right Side
Front Wheel Drive Shaft Seal Replacement - Right Side
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedures
Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the
Vehicle.
Remove the right wheel drive shaft. Refer to Fro ...
Hydraulic Valve Lash Adjuster Arm Replacement
Hydraulic Valve Lash Adjuster Arm Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedures
Remove the intake camshaft. Refer to Intake Camshaft Replacement.
Remove the exhaust camshaft. Refer to Exhaust Camshaft Replaceme ...
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