front wheel hub replacement
 

I have an 06 HHR. I need to replace the right front hub( bearings making noise). I need steps and torque spec's for this job. thanks

I don´t know the torque.

I´ve changed both on my hhr. I´m going to explain how to remove (sorry, I didn´t take pictures). But first, you´ll need:

29 mm axle nut socket (I bought it at autozone).
A break bar (2 ft long min to make the removal easier)
15 mm socket
WD40 or something similar
a wood plank, or a rubber hammer.

1. Lift your car and Remove the stock wheel.
2. Put the spare tire (this will show you the axle nut).
3. With the car on the floor, remove the axle nut with the break bar and the 29 mm socket.
4. Lift again the car and remove the spare tire.
5. Remove the Brake calliper and brake pads and hang the calliper with a wire on the spring. Take care with brake fluid hoses.
6. Remove the Frame that holds the brake pads from the knuckle. You´ll need here the 15 mm socket.
7. Remove the brake rotor.
8. Now you can see the Hub bearing. Apply WD40 on the screws, and remove them with the 15 mm socket.
9. Disconnect the ABS connector (if equiped) with a nail pliers.
10. Now, with the wood plank or rubber hammer, apply a little amount of force on the axle, to remove it from the bearing. In my case, I didn´t use these. This came out very easy. You can use an Axle tool to remove it.
11. Instalation is reverse.

I hope this helps you.
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It's a good start for me, thanks

Just in case the link doesn't have this pic. Although it likely does..

that pic looks like it.. could almost be. . for my 2003 S10 2 wheel drive blazer

have had several changed. on it in 100,000 miles . . . .

Keep in mind that with an 06 you may, and probably do have a lot of corrosion of the white metal on the hole where the hub fits on. I had to use quite a bit of force to get the hub out. Then take 100 grit sand paper and sand off all the corrosion so the new hub slides in easily.

I just replaced both of mine this past week, very easy. Soak the entire hub in penetrant the night before and it will make your life a lot easier. The process a couple of posts before spells it all out, basically all you have is the large axle nut and the three mounting bolts that go in from behind. A few key points. The torque of the three mounting nuts is 85 ft. lbs. and the axle nut torque is 155 ft/ lbs. I have seen the axle nut torque incorrectly posted as 81 ft. lbs., that is an error in some manuals, do not use that spec. Also, you really should not re-use the axle nut as it is a special locking nut that deforms as it is tightened, go to the dealer or a parts store and get two new ones for under $10.00, it doesn't make sense to put the time and money into a new hub assembly and then cheap out and maybe cause a problem later. Are your hubs making noise? Mine were not but I was getting a run out issure with them causing my rotors to wear unevenly. Also, if you buy a new hub, try to get a Timken branded one as they source from the OEM for that part and you will be getting the same part as the dealer for much less. Do not buy a cheap Chinese hub assembly unless you want to do the job again very soon.

Just curious where you got this illustration. I lost one of the bolts marked #3 in the illustration, also known as a hub bearing bolt and can't find one in any of the parts stores I've gone to. Anyone have an idea what a part number this is or where I might find one besides a junk yard? Thanks.

Your GM parts counter or find it in this list

http://www.wholesalegmpartsonline.co.../11517996.html