OEM 2007 Cadillac XLR Wheel Bearing

2007 Cadillac XLR Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to replace the rear wheel bearing and hub on 2007 Cadillac XLR?

  A: Begin work by raising and stabilizing the vehicle followed by taking off the tire and wheel unit. Unplug both Wheel Speed Sensor harness and esc rear position sensor connections before removing the brake components. Disconnect the shock absorber esc connection harness before splitting the outer Tie Rod End from the suspension knuckle. Release the Spindle Nut retainer and insert it apart from the hub components and then separate the upper Control Arm from the suspension knuckle and the knuckle from the lower Control Arm ball joint stud. Take out the suspension knuckle from the vehicle and then remove its Wheel Hub mounting bolts and hub and bearing assembly. The front and rear Wheel Hub/wheel speed sensors cannot be interchanged so install them with their precise part numbers. Place the Wheel Hub and bearing assembly onto the suspension knuckle and tighten all Wheel Hub mounting bolts to 130 n.m (96 lb ft). Secure the suspension knuckle first on the upper Control Arm and next on the lower Control Arm ball stud. First put on the Spindle Nut then place the washer and retainer before tightening the outer Tie Rod End stud to the suspension knuckle. Put back the brake rotor and caliper before adding the Wheel Speed Sensor connector and shock absorber esc connectors along with the esc rear position sensor link. Place the new tire and wheel set on the vehicle and let the vehicle down.