Changing Wheel Bearings, Rotors and Brakes

Tiny
STEVB59
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  • 2004 BUICK RENDEZVOUS
  • 3.4L
  • 6 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 108,900 MILES
I have never done this type of repair on a car before, so am not sure if I need to do extra steps or not for this. I intend to pull off the wheel and then take off the disc brakes and the rotor to get to the wheel bearing. I understand they are sealed bearings so I will just be switching them out. I see from diagrams that I need to yank out the wheel bearing seal. Is they correct for this year of car? Do I need to get new seals? Can I just pull things off and then clean up what's there and then replace with new items or do I need to do extra stuff? Like I said I've never done this deep of repair, but the shop wants $700 to do it! I'm trying to do it myself. I ordered all parts from Rock Auto to save money and after the shop said that much money I decided to do it myself, but I'm leery of messing things up. Please help with step by step instructions. Thanks. P.S. I am a disabled veteran on a fixed income and need to save all I can. Thanks.
Friday, October 2nd, 2015 AT 8:55 PM

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Tiny
CAR-MAN145
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There is no seal that needs to be replaced just the hub and bearing. You just remove the tire and wheel the brakes then the big axle nut then the tie rod end the 3 bolts holding the bearing in and the bearing
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Saturday, October 3rd, 2015 AT 1:13 AM
Tiny
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OK. Thanks. I wasn't sure how to proceed. It will be easier than I thought.
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Saturday, October 3rd, 2015 AT 5:25 AM

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