What size is the axle nut on a 2005 Pontiac Grand Prix?
Dorman – Autograde – Flanged Hex Spindle Nut M27-2.0 Hex Size 34mm (sold by each) (Part No. 615-144)
Are there front wheel bearings on a Pontiac Grand Am?
The front wheel bearings on the 2000 Pontiac Grand Am are complete sealed wheel bearing and hub assemblies. They do not require servicing and repacking with bearing grease like the older rear-wheel drive cars.
How do you replace a drive shaft bearing?
Align the backing plate holes to the replacement bearing and then place it in the bearing knuckle seat. Be sure to also align the splines of the drive shaft spindle to the splines of the replacement bearing. Push the bearing inward with force until you can reach it with the hub bearing retaining bolts.
How do you remove hub bearing from steering wheel?
Remove the rotor. Remove the spindle nut and the spindle washer and then strike the end of the drive shaft spindle with the rubber mallet until it frees itself from the splines of the hub bearing. Remove the three hub bearing retaining bolts from the back of the knuckle assembly. Manipulate the steering wheel to access these bolts as needed.
Do you need to grease front wheel drive bearings?
They do not require servicing and repacking with bearing grease like the older rear-wheel drive cars. The bearings include the hubs, internal sealed bearings, the ABS and speed sensor wires, and a splined center to fit over the spindle of the front drive shaft.
How to replace wheel bearing on GM Grand Prix GTP?
We removed both of the front Torque Star wheels on my 2001 Pontiac Grand Prix GTP and also took out the spare tire from the trunk. Removal of the front axle nut on GM E-Body and W-Body cars requires a 36mm socket.
When to replace front wheel bearing hub assembly?
This automotive maintenance guide was written specifically for replacing the front wheel bearing hub assembly on a 6th generation (1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002 & 2003) General Motors Pontiac Grand Prix GTP FWD (front wheel drive) four door sedan.
The front wheel bearings on the 2000 Pontiac Grand Am are complete sealed wheel bearing and hub assemblies. They do not require servicing and repacking with bearing grease like the older rear-wheel drive cars.
Align the backing plate holes to the replacement bearing and then place it in the bearing knuckle seat. Be sure to also align the splines of the drive shaft spindle to the splines of the replacement bearing. Push the bearing inward with force until you can reach it with the hub bearing retaining bolts.