Drive axle Olds Intrigue

what is the process for changing drive axle and hub bearing?

Do you have a manual for your car? That is the best thing to purchase if you don't have one. It will save you trying to ask questions here while desperately needing answers. Not saying you won't get help, it is just easier to have the book for reference.

Welcome to AF. Agreed, the procedure is somewhat lengthy to sit here and type it out, also without knowing your abilities in this area it is difficult to spell it out based on what your level is, as mentioned.

I've replaced both of my hub bearings you need to take off the brake caliper bracket and hang the aside then use a torque wrench and a big socket bit to unscrew the hub bearing, the big nut in the middle of it.Then remove the rotor and unclip the abs sensors on it and pull it off. I done it myself long ago but I might not be telling you something and the size of the bits. I'd have to look over it throughly to know for sure and check the bit sizes especially the big one. Do a little more and you could probably slip the axle out, I have'nt done that yet, might have to because my driverside inner boot cover is loose and its losing grease.

Welcome to AF. Agreed, the procedure is somewhat lengthy to sit here and type it out, also without knowing your abilities in this area it is difficult to spell it out based on what your level is, as mentioned.Thanks for the response, Here is what I know as of now. After dissassembling the brake caliper, abs wiring, large nut off of spindle and three bolts out of the hub bearing, what is the next process?

I think that is it. you put the new wheel hub bearing on, connect the ABS/speed sensor and reinstall everything esle. From what I understand, it is not very hard. you need the right tools and about an hour.

I am not sure if it is the same on the w-bodies or not, but my old cavalier that I had replaced the front hubs on I was told to be careful of the torque on the hub nuts so as to not over preload the bearings.

Tap the axle inward gently, use a plastic hammer or soft dead blow, you can use a hub puller to get the bearing out or work a chisel around the edges to pry it out of the knuckle.