How To Install Change Rear Wheel Bearing Hub Chevy Cavalier Pontiac Sunfire 1AAuto.com

[plyons01]

99 Chev Cav 2.4L when it gets cold out the ABS ETS and LOW TRAC lights intermittently come on. Restart the car n they are gone for a while. No ABS codes stored. all new front hubs n brake parts. new left front sensor harness still happening. Could a bad rear hub cause this? The left rear tire shimmys when in motion, but there is no roaring noise? This seems to be a common prob. Any advice i'd appreciate.

[1aauto]

@plyons01 If the light happens to come on long enough to have the code read, that should point you in a direction as to what's causing the issue. If you could find out why that tire shimmys, that may also correct the issue.

[thomasplusamber]

For the front I have to tear out the cv joint and caliper has to come off. And for the back should I get new hardware since the drum is already off? Thanks so much

[1aauto]

@thomasplusamber It probably wouldn't hurt if you're already in there and have things torn down.

[thomasplusamber]

I have a 1999 ford windstar, its FWD and the rear bearing is out, i have done the drums before, and in this video it didnt look like you needed to take the shoes off. i was curios if it was any different than the front bearings, i saw how to do those, but since its not differential i know i can spin the bearing at my will. thanks for any tips

[1aauto]

@thomasplusamber To change the rear bearing in your Windstar you would more than likely need to remove the rear brake shoes to access the bearings. Hope this helps you out.

[n3rdbear]

Anyone know the lifespan of rear hub ABS sensors? My 98 grand am has 170,000 miles already. Since the sensor is enclosed and has no physical contact to anything whatsoever, maybe the lifespan is 250,000 miles?

[1aauto]

@n3rdbear It all depends on the environment that they're in. If you live somewhere with quite a bit of snow and salt on the road, they're more likely to wear faster.

[jeffcoolstuff]

great vid

[reddog9401]

did you have to take the ebrake off or disconnect before you pulled the hub out.

[weepulization]

why did the video edit and skip right when you took the drum cover off?

thats the part i dont know how to do?

[1aauto]

@weepulization The drum cover should just slide off. If it's stuck you can tap it with a hammer and that should break it free.

[goldenboyfx124]

@1aauto He probably had his handbrake on.

[drampyre]

Awesome walk through. Too bad for me, I stripped the torx head on the first bolt... Gonna just take it in now.

[gtett]

would you happen to know how to do a rear disc brake conversion on a car like this. im wondering if it would be extremely difficult or even worth while.

[1aauto]

@gtett I have not doen one. Not sure if the GT ar Z24 cars had rear disc. If they did then my advice is find one in a yard pull everything you need and go that route. As far as need, on the street no discs will provide little noticeable improvement. If you autocross or the likes then discs may benefit you.

[lilwaynenewmusic405]

where do i put the jack to raise it up i dont wanna mess up my car, im 16 with a new car its a cavalier and i hit a curb i need to change the rim i have every thing i just need to know were to put the jack???

[1aauto]

@lilwaynenewmusic405 There is a brace running from right near the wheel forward to the body of the car. Put it under where that brace bolts to the body.

[mntry5]

Is this the same basic procedure for a 2003 Cavalier?

[1aauto]

@mntry5 Yes same basic procedure.

[goodandchew10]

Can you use this method on a 1988 Dodge Dakota or is it different Im hoping not. Please let me know ASAP....Thank you

[1aauto]

@goodandchew10 Rear wheel bearing in a Dodge Dakota is totally different than this video. I have a ford Explorer in the shop as I am writing this so I'll try to do a video of the rear wheel bearing on that. That is similar to the Dakota.

[raboine09]

you guys are awesome!! you help me with everything on my 95 cavalier

[1aauto]

@raboine09 Glad we could help. Please visit our website or youtube channel next time you need parts or information. 

Thank You,

Mike

[undertake782]

May I ask by the way, for a Ford Explorer 1995 front wheel bearing. I hear the new wheel bearing shouldn't be impacted on? What do you guys suggest?

[1aauto]

@undertake782 You should never use an impact wrench to torque bolts. I do use it to get nuts or bolts close then I use a torque wrench for the final tigthening