How to replace front wheel bearings on Saturn Ion?
Remove the two (2) brake caliper bracket bolts and remove the brake caliper bracket. Remove the brake rotor. If rusted in place, apply hammer blows to the center of the rotor until the vibration breaks loose the rust. Remove the CV axle nut using an impact tool and a 30 mm 6-point socket.
How do you remove steering knuckle from Saturn Ion?
Remove the two (2) nuts and bolts that holds the steering knuckle to the suspension strut. The bolts have splines and must be hammered out of the steering knuckle. Protect the bolt threads by keeping the bolt’s nut on the end of the bolt threads. Detach the steering knuckle from the suspension strut. A pry bar can help with the removal.
What to do if your front wheel hub is stuck?
Push the CV axle shaft through the wheel hub with some light hammer blows to the shaft. If the shaft is stuck due to rust, use either a punch tool centered on the middle of the shaft and apply hammer blows or use a punch attached to an air or electric hammer tool.
Remove the two (2) brake caliper bracket bolts and remove the brake caliper bracket. Remove the brake rotor. If rusted in place, apply hammer blows to the center of the rotor until the vibration breaks loose the rust. Remove the CV axle nut using an impact tool and a 30 mm 6-point socket.
Remove the two (2) nuts and bolts that holds the steering knuckle to the suspension strut. The bolts have splines and must be hammered out of the steering knuckle. Protect the bolt threads by keeping the bolt’s nut on the end of the bolt threads. Detach the steering knuckle from the suspension strut. A pry bar can help with the removal.
Push the CV axle shaft through the wheel hub with some light hammer blows to the shaft. If the shaft is stuck due to rust, use either a punch tool centered on the middle of the shaft and apply hammer blows or use a punch attached to an air or electric hammer tool.
How do you take the front wheels off a Vue?
Rurn the steering wheel fully to the right. Chock the rear wheels. Loosen the front wheel nuts 1/2 turn. Raise the Vue — one side at a time — using the floor jack on the frame rails just behind the front wheels, and support it on jack stands. Take off the front wheels.
How do you take the stabilizer off a Vue?
Raise the Vue — one side at a time — using the floor jack on the frame rails just behind the front wheels, and support it on jack stands. Take off the front wheels. Take the stabilizer link off the stabilizer bar, then remove the nut from the outer tie rod to steering knuckle. Dispose of the nut.
How do you loosen the nuts on a Vue?
Loosen the front wheel nuts 1/2 turn. Raise the Vue — one side at a time — using the floor jack on the frame rails just behind the front wheels, and support it on jack stands. Take off the front wheels. Take the stabilizer link off the stabilizer bar, then remove the nut from the outer tie rod to steering knuckle. Dispose of the nut.
How do you change a wheel bearing on a Saturn Vue?
Break the spindle nut loose one full turn with the breaker bar and a 34-mm spindle nut socket for a front bearing or a 30-mm spindle nut socket for a rear bearing. Lift the Vue with a car jack and place a jack stand beneath the SUV to support it.
Where are the retaining bolts on a Saturn Vue?
Spray the front and rear hub flanges with lubricating spray on the front and rear where the bearing retaining bolts are located. The front Vue bearings employ three retaining bolts and the rear bearings use four. Allow the penetrating lubricant time to soak in. Disconnect any ABS sensor wires connected to the hub bearing assembly.
How do you replace a front wheel hub on a Saturn Ion?
Remove the brake rotor. If rusted in place, apply hammer blows to the center of the rotor until the vibration breaks loose the rust. Remove the CV axle nut using an impact tool and a 30 mm 6-point socket. Push the CV axle shaft through the wheel hub with some light hammer blows to the shaft.
Can you replace front wheel bearings without press?
It is much easier with a press. This will work for many Makes and Models especially front wheel drive cars. Even some rear or 4 wheel drive will use the same concept. Make sure that you use good quality front wheel bearings so you do not have to do the job again in the near future. This is NOT a sponsored video. Everything is purchased by us!