OEM 2007 Buick Lucerne Wheel Hub

2007 Buick Lucerne Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to replace the front wheel hub and bearing on 2007 Buick Lucerne?

  A: Before starting your work raise the vehicle and its support to work on the front Wheel Bearing and hub assembly. First remove all dirt from the drive axle threads before inserting a tool into the caliper-rotor joint to hold the rotor from moving. First take away the brake rotor and drive axle nut before disconnecting both the abs front wheel speed sensor connector and dust shield. Separate the Wheel Bearing and hub by removing their retaining bolts but keep both parts together as a unity unit. Take out the Wheel Bearing and hub unit from the Steering Knuckle as well as the dust shield. The j 28733-b front hub spindle remover (J 28733-B) serves to disconnect the hub and bearing from the drive axle. Work to remove all rust and foreign debris from both the knuckle hub face and chamber area to avoid bearing movement problems at mounting. Take off the plastic cover before installation while avoiding touching the knuckle or hub assembly due to its proximity to the abs sensor wire. Install the dust shield gently to ensure no damage to the bearing outboard lip seal and hub bolts. Put lubricant in the Steering Knuckle bore before you set up the Wheel Bearing and dust shield on the knuckle. Tighten the Wheel Bearing/hub bolts uniformly to 130 n.m (96 lb ft) while placing them in position. Secure the Wheel Bearing/hub with the drive axle nut, then plug in and clamp the abs front wheel speed sensor onto the dust shield. Place a brass drift or screwdriver into the rotor as well as through the caliper to stop rotor rotation, then fasten the drive axle nut to 160 n.m of torque (118 lb ft). Put on the tire and wheel then lower the car to its normal position.