1990 Cadillac EL Dorado Front wheel hub assembly

EXPLORERRUSS

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1990 CADILLAC ELDORADO
V8
FWD
AUTOMATIC
146,000 MILES

I have a noisy wheel bearing on the front wheel. I'm looking to replace it myself. It seems that the bearing is part of the hub assembly. Do I need a special tool to pull that assembly from the axle? How difficult is the job given that I already replace my own rotors and pads?

Sunday, January 25th, 2009 AT 8:05 AM

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EXPLORERRUSS

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Well, I answered my own question. There is a hub assembly puller that I rented for free from the parts place where I bought the part.

Replacing the assembly is just one additional step beyond replacing a brake pad. I removed the three screws holding it to the knuckle and then, using the puller, removed the hub bearing assembly.

Installation was in reverse order. The hub bearing assembly goes back on easily while turning the nut with a torque wrench. I torqued it down to 185 lbs per the specs.

Someone said to use a pry bar and a heavy hammer to get it off. I don't recommend that shoemaker approach. The threaded shaft can be damaged if the assembly doesn't come straight off.

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Sunday, February 1st, 2009 AT 8:38 AM