Installation Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 GMC Canyon and 2005 Chevrolet Colorado. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- If necessary, install a new wheel speed sensor on the bearing hub. Refer to FRONT WHEEL SPEED SENSOR REPLACEMENT (2WD) , or FRONT WHEEL SPEED SENSOR REPLACEMENT (4WD) .
- Position the wheel bearing/hub assembly on the brake rotor.
- Install the mounting bolts from the wheel bearing/hub assembly to the brake rotor.
- Tighten the bolts in crisscross pattern.
Tighten: Tighten the mounting bolts to 20 N.m (15 lb ft).
- Install the backing plate to the wheel bearing/hub, brake rotor assembly.
- Align the wheel speed sensor wiring harness with the reference mark on the steering knuckle.
- Install the wheel bearing/hub, brake rotor assembly in the steering knuckle.
- Install the wheel bearing/hub, brake rotor mounting bolts.
Tighten: Tighten the mounting bolts to 125 N.m (92 lb ft).
- Install the brake caliper mounting bracket to the steering knuckle. Refer to BRAKE CALIPER REPLACEMENT .
- Position a large screwdriver or pry bar in the cooling fins of the brake rotor and the brake caliper mounting bracket.
- Tighten the mounting bolts for the brake rotor in sequence.
- Using a torque wrench, tighten the mounting bolts.
Tighten: Tighten the mounting bolts to 110 N.m (81 lb ft).
- Install the wheel drive shaft nut. Refer to WHEEL DRIVE SHAFT REPLACEMENT .
- Install the wheel speed sensor wiring harness bracket to the upper control arm.
- Install the front retaining bolt for the speed sensor wiring harness.
Tighten: Tighten to retaining bolt to 20 N.m (14 lb ft).
- Install the speed sensor wiring harness retainers in the upper control arm.
- Reconnect the wheel speed sensor electrical connector.
- Install the wheel speed sensor to the body.
- Lower the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
NOTE:
Refer to Fastener Notice
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IMPORTANT:
The following service procedure is to be performed on a flat surface and to ensure that the brake rotor is securely attached to the hub assembly prior to the final torquing procedure. DO NOT use air tools of any type for this procedure.