2002 Pontiac Grand Prix Hub Bearing replacement

2002 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX
85,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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SCOTTR1947
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What is the proper procedure to replace the front hub beariing and are there any special tools required. iI have been told that once the 3 bolts holding the hub assembly in place have been removed to replace the brake rotor and use a sludge hammer to break the hub loos from the splined shaft. Is this an accepted practice?
Oct 27, 2010 at 6:34 AM
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WRENCHTECH
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The hub may be stuck but it won't be the splines that it's stuck on. It has to be pulled out of the knuckle housing. You could try to use a hammer if your not planning on re-using the hub but you likely won't have any clear access to hit it with the backing plate in the way. Using a slide hammer is the normal way top remove them.
Oct 27, 2010 at 6:54 AM