Front Wheel Hub, Bearing, and Seal Replacement for Chevrolet S10 Pickup - 4WD 2004

Tools Required

J 45859 Axle Remover

1. Raise and support the vehicle with safety stands. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
2. Remove the tire and the wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
3. Install punch in rotor vanes to hold from turning, 4WD vehicles only.
4. Remove the drive axle nut, 4WD vehicles only.
5. Remove the drive axle washer, 4WD vehicles only.
6. Remove the rotor. Refer to Front Brake Rotor Replacement in Disc Brakes.



7. On 4WD vehciles, disengage the wheel driveshaft from the hub and bearing using the J 45859 or equivalent.



8. Remove the wheel speed sensor mounting bolt from the wheel hub and bearing.
9. Remove the wheel speed sensor from the wheel hub and bearing.



10. Remove the wheel hub and bearing to the steering knuckle mounting bolts.




Important: Lay the wheel hub and bearing on the wheel hub studs on the outboard side. This prevents damage or contamination to the bearing seal.

11. Remove the wheel hub and bearing to the steering knuckle.
12. Remove the splash shield from the steering knuckle.



13. Remove the wheel hub and bearing seal from the wheel hub and bearing.

1. Install the wheel hub and bearing seal to the wheel hub and bearing.
2. Install the splash shield to the steering knuckle. Align the shield to the steering knuckle.



3. Install the wheel hub and bearing assembly to the steering knuckle. Align the threaded holes.




Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

4. Install the wheel hub and bearing to the steering knuckle mounting bolts.

Tighten
Tighten the wheel hub and bearing to the steering knuckle mounting bolts to 105 N·m (77 lb ft).




5. Install the wheel speed sensor to the wheel hub and bearing.
6. Install the wheel speed sensor to the wheel hub and bearing mounting bolt.

Tighten
Tighten the wheel speed sensor to the wheel hub and bearing mounting bolt to 18 N·m (13 lb ft).

7. Install the rotor. Refer to Front Brake Rotor Replacement in Disc Brakes.



8. Install punch in rotor vanes to hold from turning, 4WD vehicles only.
9. Install the drive axle washer, 4WD vehicles only.
10. Install the drive axle nut, 4WD vehicles only.

Tighten
Tighten the drive axle nut to 140 N·m (103 lb ft).

11. Install the tire and the wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
12. Lower the vehicle.