Buick Regal: Rear Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement (AWD)
Removal Procedure
1. Remove the rear tire and wheel assembly.
2. Rear Wheel Speed Sensor - Remove.
3. Rear Wheel Drive Shaft@Rear Wheel Bearing and Hub Assembly - Separate.
- Rear Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement - Left Side
- Rear Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement - Right Side
4.
Rear Brake Rotor(1) - Remove.
5.
Rear Wheel Hub Bolt(1) - Remove[3x].
6.
Rear Wheel Bearing and Hub Assembly(1) - Remove.
Installation Procedure
NOTE: Avoid applying grease to any other machined surface, holes, or
threads.
Ensure the drain channel at the bottom of the bore is not blocked with grease
or debris.
1. Apply grease evenly and ensure complete coverage to the knuckle bearing
pilot bore only.
2. Prepare the rear wheel hub bolts for installation as follows:
- Remove all traces of the adhesive patches from the rear wheel hub bolts.
- Clean the threads of the rear wheel hub bolts with denatured alcohol.
- Apply thread locking adhesive to the rear wheel hub bolts.
- Ensure there are no gaps in the thread locking adhesive along the length
of the filled area of the threads
on the bolt shafts.
3.
Rear Wheel Bearing and Hub Assembly(1) - Install.
4.
CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution.
5. Rear Wheel Hub Bolt(1) - Install and tighten[3x]
- First Pass: 100 N.m (74 lb ft)
- Final Pass: (15-30 degrees)
6.
Rear Brake Rotor(1) - Install.
7. Rear Wheel Drive Shaft@Rear Wheel Bearing and Hub Assembly - Install.
- Rear Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement - Left Side
- Rear Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement - Right Side
8. Rear Wheel Speed Sensor - Install.
9. Install the rear tire and wheel assembly.
10. Remove the support and lower the vehicle.
REAR WHEEL BEARING AND HUB REPLACEMENT (FWD)
Removal Procedure
1. Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Remove the rear tire and wheel assembly.
3. Rear Wheel Speed Sensor - Remove.
4.
Rear Brake Rotor(1) - Remove.
5.
Rear Wheel Hub Bolt(1) - Remove[3x].
6.
Rear Wheel Bearing and Hub Assembly(1) - Remove.
Installation Procedure
NOTE: Avoid applying grease to any other machined surface, holes, or
threads.
Ensure the drain channel at the bottom of the bore is not blocked with grease
or debris.
1. Apply grease evenly and ensure complete coverage to the knuckle bearing
pilot bore only.
2. Prepare the rear wheel hub bolts for installation as follows:
- Remove all traces of the adhesive patches from the rear wheel hub bolts.
- Clean the threads of the rear wheel hub bolts with denatured alcohol.
- Apply thread locking adhesive to the rear wheel hub bolts.
- Ensure there are no gaps in the thread locking adhesive along the length
of the filled are of the threads
on the bolt shafts.
3.
Rear Wheel Bearing and Hub Assembly(1) - Install.
4.
CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution.
Rear Wheel Hub Bolt(1) - Install and tighten[3x].
- First Pass: 100 N.m (74 lb ft)
- Final Pass: (15 - 30 degrees)
5.
Rear Brake Rotor(1) - Install.
6. Rear Wheel Speed Sensor - Install.
7. Install the tire and wheel assembly.
8. Remove the support and lower the vehicle.
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Removal Procedure
1. Remove the rear tire and wheel assembly.
2. Rear Brake Caliper Bracket - Remove.
3. Rear Brake Rotor - Remove.
4. Rear Brake Shield - Remove.
5. Rear Wheel Bearing and Hub As
Removal Procedure
1. Raise and support the vehicle.
2.
Rear Stabilizer Shaft Link Nut(1)@Right Side - Remove.
3. Rear Stabilizer Shaft Link Bolt(2)@Right Side - Remove and DISCARD.
4.
Rear Stabili
Preliminary Procedures
1. Remove the rear tire and wheel assembly.
2. Shock Absorber Replacement (GNC)Shock Absorber Replacement (GNQ).
CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution.
Rear Shock Absorber Nu
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Diagnostic Instructions
Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle prior to using this
diagnostic procedure.
Review Strategy Based Diagnosis for an overview of the diagnostic
approach.
Diagnostic Procedure Instructions provides an overview of each
diagnostic category.
DTC Descriptors
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Removal Procedure
1. Drain the cooling system.
2. Oil Level Indicator Tube - Remove.
3. Raise and support the vehicle.
4.
Engine Oil Cooler Inlet Pipe Bolt (1) - Remove.
5. Hose Clamp (2) - Disengage.
6. Engine Oil Cooler Inlet Pipe (3) @ Engine Oil Cooler - Remove
7.
Remove the retainer from