Q: How do you remove the rear hub and bearing for Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain?
A: To remove the hub and bearing, start by loosening the rear drive-axle/hub nut on AWD models. Then, loosen the wheel lug nuts, raise the vehicle, and support it securely on jackstands. Remove the wheel and the brake drum or disc. On AWD models, remove the driveaxle/hub nut and use wire to support the end of the driveaxle. Disconnect the electrical connector for the wheel speed sensor. Remove the hub mounting bolts and guide the hub and bearing out. To install, reverse the removal steps. Make sure to tighten all bolts to the specified torque. For 2007 and later models, clean the hub mounting bolt threads and holes and apply new high-strength thread-locking compound during installation. On AWD models, install a new driveaxle/hub nut and tighten it securely. Finally, install the brake drum or disc and the wheel, lower the vehicle, and tighten the lug nuts to the specified torque. On AWD models, tighten the driveaxle/hub nut to the specified torque.
Q: How do you remove the front hub and bearing unit for Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain?
A: To remove the hub and bearing unit, start by loosening the driveaxle/hub nut and the wheel lug nuts. Then, raise the vehicle and secure it on jackstands before removing the wheel. Next, remove the brake disc and disconnect the wheel speed sensor electrical connector and unclip the harness from the bracket. Remove the driveaxle/hub nut and use wire to support the driveaxle. Remove the hub mounting bolts, ensuring to clean the threads and apply new thread-locking compound for 2007 and later models. Finally, remove the hub and bearing unit, tapping the driveaxle end if necessary. For installation, simply reverse the removal steps and tighten the bolts to the specified torque.