Hub assembly vs. Wheel bearing
10-28-2011, 06:09 AM
#31
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The axle nut that is used on the HHR has been used on many GM cars over the years, you can get it at parts stores for around $5.00 bucks at O'Reilly's. It is the same nut as the 82-05 Cavalier/SunBird axle nut. MTM part#05170 and Dorman Part#615-089. Don't go to the dealer or Advanced, the prices are way jacked up.
10-28-2011, 06:53 PM
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The axle nut that is used on the HHR has been used on many GM cars over the years, you can get it at parts stores for around $5.00 bucks at O'Reilly's. It is the same nut as the 82-05 Cavalier/SunBird axle nut. MTM part#05170 and Dorman Part#615-089. Don't go to the dealer or Advanced, the prices are way jacked up.
02-05-2014, 02:37 PM
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The plus is the hub assembly is everything. I replaced mine 8 months ago. Recvently, there were warning lights telling me to service traction, EBV, etc. It turns out there is a gererated signal that comes off each wheel to tell the CPU that you are slipping. The generator ring was bad. The hub fixed all. Weeee!. Hope it lasts for a while.
09-29-2014, 09:40 PM
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04-22-2016, 01:17 PM
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04-25-2016, 02:03 PM
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Guys, I replaced the wheel bearing assembly and it did solve the Christmas tree (lights everywhere) I had going on.
I did end up buying the correct socket for the axle nut, and it is 35mm, NOT 36mm! I was borrowing a set of metric deep well sockets and the standard 35mm fits, but is a real bear to get the nut out of the socket as it fits VERY tight. I bought the "axle nut socket" in 35mm and it has reliefs cut at the points (for lack of better explanation) and is MUCH easier to get the nut out of.
I did end up buying the correct socket for the axle nut, and it is 35mm, NOT 36mm! I was borrowing a set of metric deep well sockets and the standard 35mm fits, but is a real bear to get the nut out of the socket as it fits VERY tight. I bought the "axle nut socket" in 35mm and it has reliefs cut at the points (for lack of better explanation) and is MUCH easier to get the nut out of.