OEM 2005 Cadillac XLR Wheel Bearing

2005 Cadillac XLR Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to replace the rear wheel bearing and hub on 2005 Cadillac XLR?

  A: The vehicle must be raised before support while removing tire and wheel assembly to replace the rear Wheel Bearing and hub. Start by disconnecting the wheel speed sensor harness connector and esc rear position sensor link and move on to remove the brake caliper and rotor. Begin by disconnecting the shock absorber esc harness connector and separating the outer Tie Rod End from the suspension knuckle before removing the Spindle Nut retainer and Spindle Nut and washer. Start by separating the upper Control Arm from the suspension knuckle then break the ball joint connection between the suspension knuckle and lower Control Arm before removing the suspension knuckle from the vehicle. Take out the hub and bearing assembly from the suspension knuckle by first unfastening the Wheel Hub mounting bolts. Every installation must include the proper Wheel Hub/wheel speed sensor part number because front and rear Wheel Hub/wheel speed sensors cannot be interchanged. Install the Wheel Hub and bearing assembly to the suspension knuckle before you torque the Wheel Hub mounting bolts to 130 nm (96 ft. Lbs.). Secure the upper Control Arm to the suspension knuckle followed by connecting the suspension knuckle to the lower Control Arm ball stud element. After mounting the Spindle Nut along with washer and retainer move forward by installing the outer Tie Rod End stud to the suspension knuckle. Reinstall your brake rotor and caliper before connecting the wheel speed sensor harness and shock absorber esc harness plus the esc rear position sensor link. Package the new tire and wheel assembly and lower your vehicle to completion of the installation process.