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
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 ...
Rear Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedures
Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Liftin ...
Other materials:
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) Warning Light
These lights are on the center of the instrument panel.
The vehicle ahead light comes on when a vehicle is detected ahead and a possible
collision can occur.
The forward collision alert comes on when following a vehicle much too closely.
The light flashes when a vehicle is being rapidly ap ...
Tire Dismounting and Mounting
Caution: Use a tire changing machine in order to dismount tires. Do
not use hand tools or tire irons alone in order to remove the tire from the
wheel. Damage to the tire beads or the wheel rim could result.
Caution: Do not scratch or damage the clear coating on aluminum wheels
wit ...
Engine Flywheel Installation
Special Tools
EN-652 Flywheel Holder
EN-45059 Torque Angle Sensor Kit
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.
Clean the thread in the crankshaft.
Install the crankshaft position reluctor ring (1).
Install the flywheel (2).
Install the EN-6 ...
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