How To Replace Front Wheel Hub 2008-13 Cadillac CTS

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Not only can a worn wheel bearing or hub be annoying if it is noisy or vibrating, but it can also lead to accelerated wear in other parts, or unsafe driving conditions. Replacing your worn bearing or hub with a quality TRQ part is a safe, smart, decision. This video shows you how to do the replacement yourself on your 2008-2013 Cadillac CTS Second Gen.

This repair was done on a 2008 Cadillac CTS and the process should be similar on the following vehicles:
2008 Cadillac CTS
2009 Cadillac CTS
2010 Cadillac CTS
2011 Cadillac CTS
2012 Cadillac CTS
2013 Cadillac CTS

Tools you will need:
• 18mm Socket
• T30 Socket
• Socket Driver
• Hammer
• Wheel Chocks

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[pineapplepotato]

I love watching vids narrated & demonstrated by you; your presentation is so calming & relaxing & unbelievably useful because I own this car!

[jamessowder]

Make sure you reset your codes if this is due to a bad or chipped wheel bearing magnet. ABS and Stabillitrack codes. Wheel speed sensor reads the wheel bearing. That's the main reason for replacement. I've had to do it on mine twice.

[Sourpusscandy]

You make it look so easy! How long would it take unedited? Half hour each wheel? I found a great price for hubs and rotors at Detroit Axle.

[rdbivins]

I really really like your videos. I have only one suggestion: can you list the socket sizes and torque specs in your comments to your videos? I used your videos to change a timing belt and water pump on my wife's sonic a month ago. I had to fly to where the car was and I had to only bring the tools I needed. Unfortunately, you missed one and I had to walk to the hardware store to get it because by the time I got to it, the car was completely apart. Those instructors were otherwise spot on. Just a recipe list in the comments would make these videos perfect! 😊 Thanks again.

[jwilliams]

Thank you for saying the torques, I saved some time.

[SirGolfalot-]

Good video. Easy to understand and follow along. That hub came off easy. Wish they were all like that. Thanks

[Jpburn]

Merci pour la vidéo j’ai changé mon Béring coté passager et cela en 15 minute vraiment simple.

[francky-b]

Great video! Thank you for the detailed demonstration. Although, according to the Workshop Manual, a NEW axle nut (or wheel drive shaft retaining nut) is supposed to be used.
The brake rotor reinstalled at the end is different from the original one removed, LOL.

[Jackson-qxij]

Again how is it the axle is not blocking the bolts like it is on my 2008. Did they change it in later years because the video shows the axle boot not blocking the bolts and that's just not the case. You have to push the axle back enough to get clearance to put a ratchet squarely on the bolts.

[henrypanthofer]

You may want to use a puller if the cv axlle is really stuck inside the bearing. I was an idiot and wailed on it to get it off, and have to pop the cv axle back into the trans

[chopdogrulz]

Great video! Is this pretty much the same as you would do on a Cadillac ATS with h AWD?

[jordanmartin]

What if your front bearings do not have axle nuts holding them on?? And are instead bolted on to the knuckle??? I currently need to replace my front bearings.

[vinny]

It just took me all day to realize why the last time i did this job, i didnt need a 36 MM axle nut socket. its because this car is rear wheel drive, and the axles are in the REAR. When i did this job, i was doing the FRONT. there are no axles in the front.

[FunkyGOB]

So I just replaced the front hubs along with upper control arms, lower control arms, ball joints, inner and outer tie rods, and stabilizer links on my 2013 rwd coupe. Removal and install went perfect. Unfortunately now I have a noise that sounds like the rotor is scraping the brake pads while I’m driving and the traction control light intermittently comes on and the car starts braking while under acceleration. I figure it has something to do with the wheel speed sensors but everything was fine before the hub replacement. No codes were present before or after the job. This was a preventative replacement since the car is 9 years old and has almost 200k miles on it. The hubs are MOOGs so they’re not some cheap Chinese part. What do I have to do to fix this problem?

[matthewmercer]

Are we SURE this is a 36mm nut? I looked at a replacement nut and it says it's 34mm. I want to order it beforehand. Any help please. Now I see another guy says its 35mm? I need to do the front Left axil, is there a nut on the front?

[georgebarrera]

I like that torque wrench! What brand is it?

[mjwheelz]

Are the 2wd and awd hub bearing the same? I need to purchase both fronts but the sire doesn't have an awd option for my base cts awd. Just cts option

[JBell]

i am in the process of trying to remove a wheel bearing from my 2013 cts and i cannot remove it. ive tried a plethora tools to remove it from: hammer and chisel, hitting the back of the bearing, pushing the axel in and using a device to grip the edges of the bearing. i do not want to take it to a shop i would rather do it myself. any other tips would be greatly appreciated

[fredrejouis]

Cadillac Cts share the same body parts as the STS??