I have a 2003 Malibu (V6 w/ Auto) and last month I replace the passenger side front wheel bearing. It's now a month later and the new bearing is making noise. I have a replacement wheel hub assembly (as they call it) and I want to make sure I didn't use the wrong torque spec when I did it before. At that time I found a Youtube video that stated the torque spec on the center nut was 159 ft. lbs. Since the part doesn't come with the specs and the parts store didn't have it, I've come to plead my case here. Anyone here able to find the FSM specs that confirm the Youtube video?

 

Do you happen to know if it was/is a sealed bearing, or if it is a press in bearing? If it was a press in bearing, it could be making sound due to not being seated completely. Otherwise you could have your local shop check it over.

 

Thank you Mr. Bliney for the reply! I believe I found the correct torque specs and completed the job.
Thanks again.

 

159 ft-lbs??? That sounds astronomical for a small car.