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
-
- 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
-
- Position the rear brake shield (1) and wheel bearing/hub assembly (2)
in the rear axle.
Caution:
Refer to Fastener Caution.
- 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.
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
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedures
Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Liftin ...
Other materials:
Rear Compartment Stowage Shelf Replacement (Hatchback)
Rear Compartment Stowage Shelf Replacement
Callout
Component Name
1
Rear Compartment Stowage Shelf Assembly
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Tire Pressure Indicator Sensor Learn
Special Tools
EL-46079 Tire Pressure Monitor Diagnostic Tool
EL-50448 Tire Pressure Monitor Sensor Activation Tool
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.
Learn Mode Description
The tire pressure monitor system uses the instrument cluster, body control
module (B ...
Draining Fluids and Oil Filter Removal
Place a drip pan underneath.
Remove the oil filter cap (1).
Remove the oil filter cap seal (2).
Remove and properly dispose of the oil filter insert (3).
Re-install the oil filter cap.
Remove the oil drain bolt.
Drain the engine oil into the drip pan.
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