How To Install Replace Front Wheel Hub Bearing GM Front Wheel Drive PART 1 1AAuto.com

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1A Auto shows you how to repair, install, fix, change or replace a worn out, vibrating or groaning front wheel bearing hub. This video is a 1999 Pontiac Grand AM. This process is the same for many midsize GM front Drive Vehicles including Chevy Cavalier, Olds Achieva Cutlass Alero.

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[EarthMother4You]

I have ABS, on a 2005 G6, but there isn't a plug on the hub?!?!?

[1aauto]

@EarthMother4You It sounds as though you have a hub for a non ABS system. The ABS one would have a provision for the sensor.

[willfish4bucks]

NOTE - Just did this on a 2007 Cadillac DTS - same part / procedure - the 3 bolts on the backside that actually hold the hub in that are removed in this video w/ a 3/8" drive were secured with RED LOCKTITE...so, you may want to have a propane torch handy...'cuz there is no way you are getting them out with a 3/8" drive otherwise...

[1aauto]

@willfish4bucks Thanks for the info. You can always use a piece of metal pipe to give more leverage on the 3/8 handle, use a 1/2 inch to 3/8 adapter to put a larger handle, or both.

[willfish4bucks]

@1aauto - We tried both the 1/2" drive ratchet as well as the pipe / breaker bar method...3 hours later, we had 5 of the 6 bolts loosened...and had broken and replaced our ratchet...just throwing it out there as an alternative...

Great videos, by the way...plan on busting out the CV / Axle Shaft / Hub on my '99 Dakota on Saturday...

[1aauto]

@willfish4bucks Thanks again, didn't mean to discount the torch advice it is good input. Good Luck!!

[SytexSystem]

thanks alot for the videos, I need to do mine tommorow

[viggoM35]

You can use a metal coat hanger to hang the brake caliper. I "cheater bar" can be made from a piece of pipe instead of using a combo wrench. (If you have room, use the bar from the jack.) If you have a stubborn bolt/nut use a "rust buster" like PB Blaster. If that doesn't work apply heat via butane or acetylene torch. The heat will expand the metal and help loosen it. If you stripped the nut/bolt head, try hammering on a smaller socket.

[SickK8GSXR600]

Where were you 2 years ago. I paid $700 for such an easy job....

[farmorfarmor66]

I can get the sensor as a hub again, because buying a new hub but it came without the ABS sensor, and another question is whether the right wheel sensor can be placed on the left side also. I say this because I have damaged the sensor on the right side but I have a new sensor on the left side, I can also install and official

[ljatkins1]

I have 2003 pontiac grand prix 3.1l and need to know what size socket I need to remove my Hub nut?

[avsrule247]

@1aauto I don't have the luxury of having a powerful enough compressor to remove the center nut with an impact gun. My 03 chevy blazer needed a 6 foot long piece of pipe metal extender to loosen it off. Fun times.

[georgiepie05]

i wanted to thank you for posting this video. i was able to use it to figure out how to replace the wheel bearing hub on my chevy malibu