I have a bad rear wheel bearing, and have ordered a hub assembly. Has anybody done this replacement, and have any tips? I see several "how-tos" for the front hub, but none for the rear.

Thanks!

 

the rears are pretty easy compared to the fronts, the solid rear beam helps haha

make sure the e brake inst locked when u go to remove the caliper, have a tool or whatever your method is to press the piston on the caliper back in. give the brakes a few good pumps before u drive off

make sure to connect the sensor too haha

 

Only thing you need is a deep well 15mm socket and you have to remove the rear springs.

 

look on your cobalt . com for a how to

or just google it, there is a few out there

 

Remove rear springs??

 

I had to to easily get at the bolts otherwise I wouldn't be able to get at them. Did it quite literally a week ago.

Removal of the rear spring is as easy as jacking up both rear wheels, unbolting the shock on each side and wiggling the springs loose.

 

^ pretty much that haha

im on coilovers so the springs were easier to grab since they are shorter than the shocks