OEM 2002 Chevrolet Prizm Wheel Bearing

2002 Chevrolet Prizm Wheel Bearing Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to replace the front wheel bearing, hub, and seal on 2002 Chevrolet Prizm?

  A: Replacement of the front Wheel Hub assembly demands these twelve specialized tools: j 26941 (Drive Sprocket Support Bearing Cup Remover), j 23907 (Slide Hammer), j 25287 (Clutch Coil Puller), j 22912-01 (Bearing Puller), j 35378 (Bearing Puller Pilot), j 8092 (Driver Handle), j 21784 (Side Bearing Installer), j 37777 (Front Wheel Bearing Race Installer), j 35737-01 (Front Hub Seal Installer), j 35399 (Differential Side Bearing Cup Remover), and j 35737 start your work by lifting and supporting the vehicle while taking the front tire and wheel set apart. Unplug the abs wheel speed sensor when it exists on vehicles with air bags. After taking off the front brake components including the hose and caliper bracket proceed with removing the brake rotor and Steering Knuckle. Put the Steering Knuckle in a soft vise and take out both inner seal shield and oil seal with tools j 26941 and j 23907. Remove the front Wheel Bearing retainer and brake shield bolts and take out the hub and brake shield with tool j 25287 and j 35378. Install j 22912-01 and a press to remove the outer seal and outside inner race of the front Wheel Bearing. Then employ j 8092 and j 21784 to take out the front Wheel Bearing. Use tools j 37777 and j 8092 to press the new bearing into the Steering Knuckle then install the new bearing inner races by pressing them with j 35399 combined with j 8092 and a press. Affix the replacement outer seal with j 35737-01 before inserting gclb grease into the outer seal lip. Attach the brake shield and bolt it down at three locations while tightening it to 8.3 nm (74 ft. Lbs.). Set the hub over a press, overlap the Steering Knuckle with the hub and compress them together using j 35399, j 8092, and the press. Use snap ring pliers to install the front Wheel Bearing retainer before sealing the inner bearing with j 35737-02 tool and lubricating its lip with gclb grease. Put in the abs speed sensor correctly before installing the inner seal shield. Replace the Steering Knuckle with the brake rotor and caliper bracket set. Then attach the front brake hose with its bolt and tighten it to 29 nm (22 ft. Lbs.). Secure the abs wheel speed sensor bolt with 8 nm force then put back the wheel assembly and tire on the vehicle. Also check if front wheels align properly.