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HOMESERVICE MANUALSPONTIAC19876000 L4-151 2.5LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISTRANSMISSION AND DRIVETRAINDRIVE AXLES, BEARINGS AND JOINTSWHEEL HUBSERVICE AND REPAIR
1987 Pontiac 6000 L4-151 2.5L
Wheel Hub: Service and Repair
1987 Pontiac 6000 L4-151 2.5LSECTION Service and Repair
REAR HUB/BEARING
1. Raise and support rear of vehicle, then remove wheel and tire assembly and brake drum. Do not hammer on brake drum since damage to bearing may result.
2. Remove four hub and bearing assembly to rear axle attaching bolts, then the hub and bearing assembly from axle.
3. Reverse procedure to install. Torque hub and bearing assembly to rear axle attaching bolts to 45 ft.lbs. Use care not to drop hub and bearing assembly since damage to bearing may result.
1. Raise and support rear of vehicle, then remove wheel and tire assembly and brake drum. Do not hammer on brake drum since damage to bearing may result.
2. Remove four hub and bearing assembly to rear axle attaching bolts, then the hub and bearing assembly from axle.
3. Reverse procedure to install. Torque hub and bearing assembly to rear axle attaching bolts to 45 ft.lbs. Use care not to drop hub and bearing assembly since damage to bearing may result.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.