Q: How to replace the rear wheel hub on Cadillac CTS?
A: Start the rear wheel bearing/hub replacement by lifting the vehicle before supporting it and moving on to tire removal followed by wheel removal and finally the rear brake rotor removal process. First remove the wheel drive shaft nut along with the abs sensor electrical connector and the backing plate connector. Use a wrench to remove the mounting bolts from the parking brake cable bracket on the knuckle before removing the parking brake cable bracket. Disengage the wheel drive shaft from the wheel bearing/hub using the axle remover (J 45859) before removing its mounting bolts to extract the wheel bearing/hub and backing plate assembly from the knuckle. Use the Wheel Hub remover as needed to fully free the wheel bearing/hub from the drive axle before removing the axle remover (J 45859) from its position on the bearing/hub. Mount the wheel bearing/hub and backing plate again on the knuckle before tightening the mounting bolts to 125 nm (92 ft. Lbs.). Make sure to install the parking brake cable bracket while tightening its mounting bolts to 60 nm (44 ft. Lbs.). Attach the abs sensor electrical connector to the backing plate before moving it toward the main connector. Install a new wheel drive shaft nut, tightening it to 160 nm (118 ft. Lbs.)the process involves installing the wheel drive shaft nut first and then the brake rotor before adding the tire and wheel. After that lower the car.
Q: How to Replace the Front Wheel Bearing and Wheel Hub (FE1, FE3) on Cadillac DeVille?
A: To change the front wheel bearing and hub (FE1, FE3) you must first lift the vehicle and prop it up with the frame while suspending the control arms. First take off the wheel and tire before removing the wheel drive shaft nut and wheel assembly. Findle the wheel hub with a large flat tool before turning the rotor and unscrew the caliper bolts to lift away the caliper. Separate the rotor from the vehicle and take off the speed sensor connector from its dust shield. Pull off the retaining bolts and the dust shield from the transmission while placing it in park position. You should use the front hub spindle remover (J28733-B) to split the hub and bearing from the drive axle but you must keep them together for replacement. Clean all surfaces of the knuckle mounting face, bore, and chamfer before installing the bearing by allowing the components to fit correctly together. Also keep from holding the knuckle or hub assembly by the abs sensor wire for better results. Put transmission in neutral and push the dust shield into place while keeping the bearing seal on its rim. Then add the hub and bearing unit to the drive axle with minimal grease on its bottom surface. Take off the plastic protection shield from the brand new hub and bearing unit before you put it in place. Use the drive axle nut to fit the hub assembly to the axle before adding the hub bolts which must be tightened to 130 nm (96 ft. Lbs.). Secure the front wheel speed sensor on the dust shield while adding the rotor and caliper unit between its bolts before tightening them. Push a large flat-head tool between brake rotor and caliper to stop turning while you compress the wheel drive shaft nut to 160 nm pressure. End the process by fitting the wheel onto its rim before tightening lug nuts to 80 ft. Lbs. (125 Nm) torque. Lower the automobile to the ground.
Q: How to replace the front wheel bearing and wheel hub on an AWD on Cadillac STS?
A: You need to lift and support the awd car before taking off its wheel and tire for hub bearing replacement. Begin the procedure by taking off the wheel driveshaft retaining nut and brake rotor and depositing them. Take off the abs electrical connector from its mounting under the splash shield. Use plaier tools to pull out wheel bearing/hub bolts and keep equipment away from the outer rubber boot seal to avoid tearing it. The wheel hub remover (J45859) tool and a similar implement will extract the wheel driveshaft from the wheel bearing assembly to free the wheel bearing/hub unit for removal. After positioning the wheel bearing hub unit put on its mounting bolts and make sure they reach 135 nm tightness. Reposition the abs electrical connector onto the splash shield and plug it back in place. Fit a fresh retaining nut for the wheel driveshaft and push it tightly to 160 nm (118 foot pounds), then replace the brake rotor and attach the wheel and tire. Finally, lower the vehicle.