OEM 2000 Cadillac DeVille Wheel Hub

2000 Cadillac DeVille Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to Replace a Front Wheel Bearing and Wheel Hub Assembly (FE7) on 2000 Cadillac DeVille?

  A: Beginning work requires lifting the vehicle and suspending it from the frame to let the control arms relax. Dismantle the wheel and tire before taking off the wheel drive shaft nut. Before removing the caliper bolts put a flat tool large enough through the caliper and rotor to keep the rotor from spinning. Take the rotor off and disconnect the speed sensor connector by unsnapping it from the dust shield. Before working take out the transmission bolts and dust cover then place the gear lever in park position. The wheel hub remover (J28733-B) tool helps you pull apart the hub and bearing from the drive axle assembly. Make sure to wipe away all rust and debris from the mounting surface of the knuckle as well as from inside and around the bore opening. Fit the drive axle hub and bearing assembly while adding a small oil layer to the knuckle bore followed by hub and bearing protective plastic removal. Push the drive axle nut onto its threaded end until the hub and bearing lock on the Axle Shaft. Set transmission gear selector to neutral position. Fit the dust shield with precision to protect the bearing from damage and thread in the hub and bearing bolts at 152 nm (112 ft. Lbs.). Seal the front wheel speed sensor wire to the dust shield. Place the rotor on then fasten the caliper assembly to its bolts. Use a flat large tool to stop the rotor from turning while you apply 215 nm torque (159 ft.lbs) to the wheel drive shaft nut. Place the tire and wheel onto their position with 80 ft. Lbs. Of torque before letting the vehicle rest on the ground.