Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual: 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
Jacking the Vehicle.
- Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and
Installation.
- Remove the brake drum. Refer to Brake Drum Replacement.

- Remove the plug from the drum brake actuator access hole in the backing
plate. Using the access hole, install a heavy mechanic
wire (1) in order to support the brake backing plate.

- Remove the wheel speed sensor bolt (2).
- Remove the wheel speed sensor (1).

- Remove the wheel bearing/hub mounting bolts (1).

- Remove the wheel bearing/hub assembly (1) from the rear axle assembly
and brake backing plate.
Installation Procedure

- Install the wheel bearing/hub assembly (1) to the brake backing plate
and the rear axle assembly.
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

Note: Tighten the bolts evenly, in a cross-pattern.
- Install the wheel bearing/hub mounting bolts (1) and tighten to 50 N·m
(37 lb ft) + 40° , using the EN 45059 kit.
Tighten the bolts evenly, in a cross-pattern.

- Install the wheel speed sensor (1).
- Install the wheel speed sensor bolt (2) and tighten to 6 N·m (54 lb in).
- Remove the support (1) from the brake backing plate.
- Install the plug to the drum brake actuator access hole in the backing
plate.
- Install the brake drum. Refer to Brake Drum Replacement.
- Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and
Installation.
- Remove the support and lower the vehicle.
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 ...
Special Tools
CH 6616 Hydraulic Hand Pump
CH 6615-10 Hydraulic Cylinder
CH-48377-1 Chisel
CH-49233 Adapter
CH 906-42 Adapter
For equivalent regional tools. Refer to Special Tools
Remov ...
Other materials:
Different Size Tires and Wheels
If wheels or tires are installed that are a different size than the original
equipment wheels and tires, vehicle performance, including its braking, ride and
handling characteristics, stability, and resistance to rollover may be affected.
If the vehicle has electronic systems such as antilock ...
Center Pillar Upper Garnish Molding Replacement
Preliminary Procedure
Remove the center pillar lower garnish molding. Refer to Center Pillar
Lower Ga rnish Molding Replacement
Remove the seat belt from the front seat. Refer to Driver or Passenger
Seat Retractor Side Belt Replacement
Center Pillar Upper Garnish Mo ...
Stabilizer Shaft Replacement
Special Tools
CH 904 Underframe
CH 49289 Centering Adapter
EN 45059 Torque Angle Sensor Kit
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.
Removal Procedure
Turn the front wheels to the straight forward position and secure the
steering wheel from moving.
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