Chevrolet Sonic – Replace Front Wheel Bearing and Lower Ball Joint

Warning Do this at your own risk I will not be held liable for anyone/anything I am replacing the front wheel bearings and the lower ball joints on my 2013 Chevy Sonic. Don’t forget to inspect the knuckle. Parts (Double Check for Yourself) Wheel Bearing – GM 13592067, ACDelco FW395 (Do not cheap out) Axle Nut – GM 13208672 Brake Caliper Bracket Bolt – GM 11516330 Wheel Hub (Optional) – GM 13588470 Snap Ring (Optional) – GM 13268964 ABS Speed Sensor (Optional) – GM 94544449 (LEFT), GM 94544448 (RIGHT) Lower Ball Joint (Optional) – GM 95907943, ACDelco 45D1524, Moog K500317 (recommended) Brake Pad (Optional) – GM 42570931, ACDelco 171-1216 Brake Rotor (Optional) – GM 23118274, ACDelco 177-1053 Table of Contents Intro/Warning/Parts and Tools Needed: (00:00) Step 1 Identify the Bad Bearing/s: (00:57) Step 2 Lift Up Car and Take Off Wheel: (05:06) Step 3 Unscrew Axle Nut: (07:29) Step 4 Remove Brakes: (08:21) Step 5 Remove Brake Dust Shield and ABS Speed Senor: (12:26) Step 6 Remove Wheel Hub: (14:39) Step 7 Remove Knuckle: (19:52) Step 8 Remove Wheel Bearing and Snap Ring: (23:06) Step 9 Install New Bearing, Hub, and Snap Ring: (25:22) Step 10 Inspect Joints: (28:32) Step 10 Continued Replace Lower Ball Joint: (28:41) Step 11 Attach Knuckle: (31:41) Step 12 Reinstall Brake Dust Shield and ABS Speed Senor: (35:05) Step 13 Install Brakes: (35:55) Step 14 Install NEW Axle Nut: (38:06) Step 15 Put the Wheel on and Lower the Car: (38:57) Step 16 Test the Braking System: (40:17) Step 17 (Optional): (41:15) Step 18 Get an Alignment Done: (41:19) Step 19 Road Test: (41:24)