OEM 2001 Cadillac DeVille Wheel Hub

2001 Cadillac DeVille Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to Replace a Front Wheel Bearing and Wheel Hub (FE7) on 2001 Cadillac DeVille?

  A: For front wheel bearing fe7 repairs begin by lifting the vehicle and positioning supports under it. Park your vehicle and place a big flat tool through the caliper and rotor to stop the rotor from spinning before you uninstall both components. First take off the wheel shaft and Brake Disc pieces one by one. Take off the front wheel speed sensor connector then unhook it from its dust shield position. Take out the wheel bearing and hub retaining bolts then split the hub and bearing from the drive axle with the front/rear spindle remover tool (J 28733-B). First clean the mounting face, bore, and chamfer in the knuckle using only the wheel bearing and hub parts. Be cautious not to touch these elements by their abs sensor wire during the clearing process. Install the dust shield carefully before putting on the wheel bearing and hub unit onto the drive axle. Use the drive axle nut to push the hub and bearing toward the axle before fastening the wheel bearing hub and bearing bolts with 152 nm (112 ft. Lbs.). Replace the front wheel speed sensor connector on top of the dust shield and fix it in place before adding the brake rotor. Use a large flat tool to stop the rotor from turning inside the caliper and torque the wheel shaft nut to 215 nm (159 ft. Lbs.). Place the tire and wheel onto the vehicle and lower the car.