Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual: Rear Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement (Disc Brake)
Special Tools
EN 45059 Torque Angle Sensor Kit
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.
Removal Procedure
- Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
- Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
- Without disconnecting the hydraulic brake flex hose, remove and support the rear brake caliper and bracket as an assembly, and remove the rear brake rotor. Refer to Rear Brake Rotor Replacement.
Caution: Support the brake caliper with heavy mechanic wire, or equivalent, whenever it is separated from its mount and the hydraulic flexible brake hose is still connected. Failure to support the caliper in this manner will cause the flexible brake hose to bear the weight of the caliper, which may cause damage to the brake hose and in turn may cause a brake fluid leak.
- Remove the wheel speed sensor bolt (1).
- Remove the wheel speed sensor (2).
- Remove and discard the wheel bearing/hub mounting bolts (1).
- Remove the wheel bearing/hub assembly (1) and rear brake shield (2) from the rear axle.
Installation Procedure
- Position the rear brake shield (2) and wheel bearing/hub assembly (1) in the rear axle.
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.
- Install the NEW wheel bearing/hub mounting bolts (1) and tighten to 50 N·m (37 lb in) + 40° using the EN 45059 kit .
- Install the wheel speed sensor (2).
- Install the wheel speed sensor screw (1) and tighten to 6 N·m (54 lb in). Tighten the bolts evenly, in a cross-pattern.
- Install the brake rotor, and install the brake caliper and bracket as an assembly. Refer to Rear Brake Rotor Replacement.
- Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
- Remove the support and lower the vehicle.
Rear Suspension
Specifications
Rear Suspension Components
Rear Shock Absorber Upper Mount
Rear Shock Absorber Upper Mount
Rear Shock Absorber Upper Mount
Rear Shock Absorber Upper Mount
Shock Abs ...
Rear Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement (Drum Brake)
Special Tools
EN 45059 Torque Angle Sensor Kit
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.
Removal Procedure
Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and ...
Other materials:
Windshield Washer Pump Seal Replacement
Removal Procedure
Open the hood.
Remove the windshield washer pump. Refer to Windshield Washer Pump
Replacement
Using a small flat-bladed tool, remove the washer pump terminal seal (1)
from the washer solvent container (2).
Installation Procedure
Position the washer pump ...
Driver or Passenger Seat Side Inflatable Restraint Module Replacement
Warning: Refer to SIR Inflator Module Handling and Storage Warning
in the Preface section.
Warning: Following the deployment of a side impact air bag, inspect the
following parts for damage. Replace these parts if
necessary:
The seat cushion frame
The seat recliner, if equipped
T ...
Charging System Light
The charging system light comes on briefly when the ignition is turned on, but
the engine is not running, as a check to show the light is working.
The light turns off when the engine is started. If it does not, have the vehicle
serviced by your dealer.
If the light stays on, or comes on whil ...
