OEM Buick Rainier Wheel Bearing

Buick Rainier Wheel Bearing Parts and Q&A

• Wheel Bearing, Rear
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  Q: How to replace the rear axle shaft wheel bearing or seal on Buick Rainier?

  A:

  The first step in rear Axle Shaft seal or bearing replacement requires vehicle wheel and tire removal and suspension elevation. Start by removing the rear axle housing cover and gasket before taking out the Axle Shaft. With the j 44685 rear axle seal and bearing remover and j 2619-01 slide hammer tool combination extract the Axle Shaft seal or bearing from inside the axle housing. Start by using the bearing installer (J 23690) along with the universal driver handle (J 8092) to drive the Axle Shaft bearing into position inside the housing until the tool touches the tube. Use the axle pinion oil seal installer (J 21128) to install the Axle Shaft seal by driving it into the bore until it reaches the tube's edge. Install the Axle Shaft followed by the rear axle housing cover with its gasket and finish with the tire and wheel assembly reinstallation. After you finish filling the rear axle with its predefined lubricant you can lower the automobile.
• Hub & Bearing, Front
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  Q: How to replace the front wheel bearing, hub, and seal on Buick Rainier?

  A:

  Take off the tire and wheel center cap to start the job. Also remove the drive axle nut before you can replace the front Wheel Hub along with its seal and bearing. Lift the vehicle and take off all parts including wheel disk brakes as well as the tire and wheel. Prevent thread damage by hitting a brass drift against the wheel drive shaft with a hammer but avoid fully removing the shaft. After taking out the sensor bolt you need to extract both the ABS Sensor and Wheel Hub from the hub bearing. Take out the Wheel Hub and bearing from the Steering Knuckle when you remove its mounting bolts and separate the components. Additionally, detach the splash shield from the Steering Knuckle. Secure the splash shield on top of the Steering Knuckle and align its threaded holes before further steps. When putting the Steering Knuckle Wheel Hub and bearing together place the threaded holes directly against each other before tightening the mounting bolts to 105 nm (77 ft. Lbs.). Position the ABS Sensor and its bolt in place before tightening them to 18 nm (13 ft. Lbs.). After placing the brake rotor assemble the tire and wheel before letting the vehicle down. After setting the drive axle nut tighten it to 140 nm (103 ft. Lbs.). Then put back the tire and wheel center cap.