How to inspect and replace front wheel bearings for Pontiac Firebird?

For front wheel bearings, it's typically necessary to inspect them when changing brake pads or when the front wheels are raised for any reason. To check, with the vehicle on jackstands, spin the wheel and assess noise, rolling resistance, and freeplay. Grab the tire's top and bottom, and if it moves more than 0.005 inches, inspect and repack or replace the bearings. To remove the bearings for replacement or repacking, remove the hub cap and wheel, followed by the caliper. Hang the caliper aside, pry out the dust cap, and remove the cotter pin and spindle nut. Pull the hub assembly to remove the outer bearing, and then take off the inner bearing and lip seal. Clean all components thoroughly, inspect for damage, and regrease the bearings. Install them, along with a new seal and cotter pin, adjust the spindle nut, and reinstall the dust cap, caliper, wheel, and hub cap. Finally, lower the vehicle and tighten the lug nuts.

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Pontiac Firebird Front Wheel Bearing
Part Number: 457052
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- Other Name: Bearing,Front Wheel Inner
- Position: Front
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1983-2002 Pontiac Firebird | 2 DOOR, CONVERTIBLE, COUPE | 4 Cyl 2.5L, 6 Cyl 2.8L, 6 Cyl 3.1L, 6 Cyl 3.4L, 6 Cyl 3.8L, 8 Cyl 5.0L, 8 Cyl 5.7L
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Pontiac Firebird Front Wheel Bearing
Part Number: 457196
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- Other Name: Bearing,Front Wheel Inner
- Position: Front
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1982-2002 Pontiac Firebird | 2 DOOR, CONVERTIBLE, COUPE | 4 Cyl 2.5L, 6 Cyl 2.8L, 6 Cyl 3.1L, 6 Cyl 3.4L, 6 Cyl 3.8L, 8 Cyl 5.0L, 8 Cyl 5.7L
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Pontiac Firebird Wheel Bearing
Part Number: 457049
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- Other Name: Bearing,Front Wheel Outer
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1982-1992 Pontiac Firebird | 2 DOOR, CONVERTIBLE | 4 Cyl 2.5L, 6 Cyl 2.8L, 6 Cyl 3.1L, 6 Cyl 3.8L, 8 Cyl 5.0L, 8 Cyl 5.7L
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Pontiac Firebird Wheel Bearing
Part Number: 14066918
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- Other Name: Bearing,Front Wheel Outer
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1982-1992 Pontiac Firebird | 2 DOOR, CONVERTIBLE | 4 Cyl 2.5L, 6 Cyl 2.8L, 6 Cyl 3.1L, 6 Cyl 3.8L, 8 Cyl 5.0L, 8 Cyl 5.7L
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Pontiac Firebird Rear Wheel Bearing
Part Number: 12471606
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- Other Name: Bearing,Rear Axle Shaft
- Position: Rear
- Replaces: 09428573, 07451785, 9428573, 7451785
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1982-2002 Pontiac Firebird | 2 DOOR, CONVERTIBLE, COUPE | 4 Cyl 2.5L, 6 Cyl 2.8L, 6 Cyl 3.1L, 6 Cyl 3.4L, 6 Cyl 3.8L, 8 Cyl 5.0L, 8 Cyl 5.7L
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Pontiac Firebird Wheel Hub
Part Number: 7470587
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Hub,Front Wheel; Hub & Bearing
- Replaces: 7466986
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
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- 1993-2002 Pontiac Firebird | 2 DOOR, CONVERTIBLE, COUPE | 6 Cyl 3.4L, 6 Cyl 3.8L, 8 Cyl 5.7L
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Pontiac Firebird Rear Wheel Bearing
Part Number: 10033592
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Bearing Asm,Rear Wheel ; Bearing, Rear Wheel; Axle Bearing, Shaft Bearing, Wheel Bearing
- Position: Rear
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1985-1990 Pontiac Firebird | 2 DOOR | 4 Cyl 2.5L, 6 Cyl 2.8L, 6 Cyl 3.1L, 6 Cyl 3.8L, 8 Cyl 5.0L, 8 Cyl 5.7L

Pontiac Firebird Wheel Bearing

The Wheel Bearing is used in Pontiac Firebird automobiles to ensure that the wheels run efficiently, which causes an improved performance as well as ride safety. These bearings are housed on the hubs and they help to reduce the amount of friction that is experienced by the wheel and tire assembly. In the course of the years, Firebird models have employed numerous hub/bearing set-ups, the majority of which are either the independent or the single piece hub and bearing assembly, which houses an ABS sensor and which is generally replaced in one piece. Also, certain models with the front-wheel drive system may demand the removal of the steering knuckle for maintenance. There are varieties of Wheel Bearings including the replaceable tapered roller bearings that facilitate inspection and servicing but which implies complete hub pull out for inspection. Any rattle or propensity to vibrate is an unmistakable sign to bring the unit in to check for wear and the process to remedy this is to dismantel all the bearings and clean and grease them also end-play is set to manufacturer tolerance. The Wheel Bearing needs to be maintained correctly to avoid such severe problems as wheel loss.

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Pontiac Firebird Wheel Bearing Parts Questions & Experts Answers

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Q: How to inspect and replace front wheel bearings for Pontiac Firebird?
A: For front wheel bearings, it's typically necessary to inspect them when changing brake pads or when the front wheels are raised for any reason. To check, with the vehicle on jackstands, spin the wheel and assess noise, rolling resistance, and freeplay. Grab the tire's top and bottom, and if it moves more than 0.005 inches, inspect and repack or replace the bearings. To remove the bearings for replacement or repacking, remove the hub cap and wheel, followed by the caliper. Hang the caliper aside, pry out the dust cap, and remove the cotter pin and spindle nut. Pull the hub assembly to remove the outer bearing, and then take off the inner bearing and lip seal. Clean all components thoroughly, inspect for damage, and regrease the bearings. Install them, along with a new seal and cotter pin, adjust the spindle nut, and reinstall the dust cap, caliper, wheel, and hub cap. Finally, lower the vehicle and tighten the lug nuts.