Genuine Chevrolet Malibu Wheel Hub

Chevrolet Malibu Wheel Hub Parts Questions & Answers

• Hub Assembly, Rear Wheel
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  Q: How do you remove the rear Wheel Hub on Chevrolet Malibu?

  A: To remove the hub and bearing assembly, start by loosening the rear wheel lug nuts and, on AWD models, the rear driveaxle/hub nut. Then, raise the rear of the vehicle and support it securely on jackstands, removing the wheel and blocking the front wheels to prevent rolling. Next, remove the brake disc, followed by the upper Control Arm (for 2015 or earlier models or 2016 Malibu Limited), and the ABS wheel speed sensor. Finally, detach the hub and bearing assembly from the knuckle, guiding the driveaxle out of the hub splines for AWD models. To install, reverse the removal steps, ensuring to tighten the hub and bearing bolts, caliper mounting bracket bolts, and caliper mounting bolts to the correct torque specifications. For AWD models, tighten the driveaxle/hub nut to the proper torque specifications. Finish by installing the wheel and lug nuts, lowering the vehicle, and tightening the lug nuts to the proper torque specification.
• Front Wheel Bearing
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  Q: How do you remove the front Wheel Hub on Chevrolet Malibu?

  A: To remove the hub/bearing assembly, begin by loosening the driveaxle/hub and wheel lug nuts. Raise the front of the vehicle, support it securely on jackstands and remove the wheel and the ABS wheel speed sensor. Next, discard the driveaxle/hub nut and separate the driveaxle from the steering knuckle, making sure to support the driveaxle end with a wire. Remove the brake caliper, caliper mounting bracket, and brake disc. Finally, remove the hub/bearing assembly from the steering knuckle by discarding the mounting bolts. To install the hub/bearing assembly, ensure that the mounting surface inside the steering knuckle and the driveaxle splines are smooth and free of burrs and nicks. Lubricate the driveaxle splines with multi-purpose grease and fully seat the hub and bearing assembly into the steering knuckle. Insert the driveaxle splines into the hub and install new mounting bolts, tightening them to the correct torque specifications. Install the ABS wheel speed sensor and the brake disc, followed by the caliper mounting bracket and caliper, tightening the fasteners to the proper torque specifications. Install the wheel and lug nuts and lower the vehicle and tighten the driveaxle/hub nut and the lug nuts to the correct torque specifications.