Buick Regal: Rear Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement (AWD)
Removal Procedure
1. Remove the rear tire and wheel assembly.
2. Rear Wheel Speed Sensor - Remove.
3. Rear Wheel Drive Shaft@Rear Wheel Bearing and Hub Assembly - Separate.
- Rear Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement - Left Side
- Rear Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement - Right Side
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Rear Brake Rotor(1) - Remove.
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Rear Wheel Hub Bolt(1) - Remove[3x].
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Rear Wheel Bearing and Hub Assembly(1) - Remove.
Installation Procedure
NOTE: Avoid applying grease to any other machined surface, holes, or threads.
Ensure the drain channel at the bottom of the bore is not blocked with grease or debris.
1. Apply grease evenly and ensure complete coverage to the knuckle bearing pilot bore only.
2. Prepare the rear wheel hub bolts for installation as follows:
- Remove all traces of the adhesive patches from the rear wheel hub bolts.
- Clean the threads of the rear wheel hub bolts with denatured alcohol.
- Apply thread locking adhesive to the rear wheel hub bolts.
- Ensure there are no gaps in the thread locking adhesive along the length of the filled area of the threads on the bolt shafts.
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Rear Wheel Bearing and Hub Assembly(1) - Install.
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CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution.
5. Rear Wheel Hub Bolt(1) - Install and tighten[3x]
- First Pass: 100 N.m (74 lb ft)
- Final Pass: (15-30 degrees)
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Rear Brake Rotor(1) - Install.
7. Rear Wheel Drive Shaft@Rear Wheel Bearing and Hub Assembly - Install.
- Rear Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement - Left Side
- Rear Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement - Right Side
8. Rear Wheel Speed Sensor - Install.
9. Install the rear tire and wheel assembly.
10. Remove the support and lower the vehicle.
REAR WHEEL BEARING AND HUB REPLACEMENT (FWD)
Removal Procedure
1. Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Remove the rear tire and wheel assembly.
3. Rear Wheel Speed Sensor - Remove.
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Rear Brake Rotor(1) - Remove.
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Rear Wheel Hub Bolt(1) - Remove[3x].
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Rear Wheel Bearing and Hub Assembly(1) - Remove.
Installation Procedure
NOTE: Avoid applying grease to any other machined surface, holes, or threads.
Ensure the drain channel at the bottom of the bore is not blocked with grease or debris.
1. Apply grease evenly and ensure complete coverage to the knuckle bearing pilot bore only.
2. Prepare the rear wheel hub bolts for installation as follows:
- Remove all traces of the adhesive patches from the rear wheel hub bolts.
- Clean the threads of the rear wheel hub bolts with denatured alcohol.
- Apply thread locking adhesive to the rear wheel hub bolts.
- Ensure there are no gaps in the thread locking adhesive along the length of the filled are of the threads on the bolt shafts.
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Rear Wheel Bearing and Hub Assembly(1) - Install.
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CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution.
Rear Wheel Hub Bolt(1) - Install and tighten[3x].
- First Pass: 100 N.m (74 lb ft)
- Final Pass: (15 - 30 degrees)
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Rear Brake Rotor(1) - Install.
6. Rear Wheel Speed Sensor - Install.
7. Install the tire and wheel assembly.
8. Remove the support and lower the vehicle.
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Knuckle Replacement (FWD)
Removal Procedure
1. Remove the rear tire and wheel assembly.
2. Rear Brake Caliper Bracket - Remove.
3. Rear Brake Rotor - Remove.
4. Rear Brake Shield - Remove.
5. Rear Wheel Bearing and Hub As
Stabilizer Shaft Replacement (FWD)
Removal Procedure
1. Raise and support the vehicle.
2.
Rear Stabilizer Shaft Link Nut(1)@Right Side - Remove.
3. Rear Stabilizer Shaft Link Bolt(2)@Right Side - Remove and DISCARD.
4.
Rear Stabili
Rear Shock Absorber Mount Replacement
Preliminary Procedures
1. Remove the rear tire and wheel assembly.
2. Shock Absorber Replacement (GNC)Shock Absorber Replacement (GNQ).
CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution.
Rear Shock Absorber Nu
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Towing Equipment
Hitches
Always use the correct hitch
equipment for your vehicle.
Crosswinds, large trucks going by,
and rough roads can affect the
trailer and the hitch.
Never attach rental hitches or other
bumper-type hitches. Only use
frame-mounted hitches that do not
attach to the bumper.
Always seal any hole
Differential Carrier Bushing Replacement - Rear
Tools Required
J-45725 Cradle Bushing Replacer
For equivalent regional tool, refer to Special Tools.
Removal Procedure
1. Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Remove the rear differential assembly.
3.
Mark a reference point on the frame and old bushing at the 12 and 6 o'clock
position to use to a
