Dorman 951-216 Wheel Bearing and Hub Assembly - Front or Rear

Dorman 951-216 Wheel Bearing and Hub Assembly

Dorman 951-216 is a replacement wheel bearing and hub assembly for specific Cadillac, Chevrolet, and Buick applications. It combines the hub with critical bearing replacement components for a complete repair on confirmed vehicle fitments, including the Cadillac CT4, Chevrolet Malibu, Buick Regal Sportback, Buick LaCrosse, and Buick Envision.

Key Features

• Replacement wheel bearing and hub assembly for driveline and axle service
• Gen 3 bearing design with ball bearing construction
• Integrated ABS encoder type sensor setup
• Steel construction
• 5 wheel studs with M12 x 1.5 thread size
• Triangular flange design with 3 flange bolt holes
• Wheel pilot diameter: 70.1 mm
• Brake pilot diameter: 70.6 mm
• Bolt circle diameter: 115 mm
• Drive type: non-driven

Detailed Description

This Dorman wheel bearing and hub assembly, part number 951-216, is built for direct replacement on rear applications for the 2016-2025 Chevrolet Malibu, 2017-2019 Buick LaCrosse, 2017-2018 Buick Envision, and 2018-2020 Buick Regal Sportback, plus front applications on the 2020-2025 Cadillac CT4. The assembly includes the hub and critical bearing replacement components needed for service on these specific vehicles. It also includes an ABS sensor and encoder-style anti-lock braking system interface, which is important for maintaining proper wheel speed signal operation after repair. This part cross-references SKF BR930988 for the same application.

What It Helps Address

• Wheel bearing noise from worn internal bearing components
• Hub play or looseness at the wheel mounting point
• ABS warning light concerns related to wheel speed signal issues
• Uneven wheel rotation caused by hub or bearing wear
• Vibration or roughness traced to the hub assembly

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify vehicle year, make, model, and position before installation. This assembly is listed for front use on the Cadillac CT4 and rear use on the Chevrolet Malibu, Buick Regal Sportback, Buick LaCrosse, and Buick Envision. Confirm the 5-lug pattern, M12 x 1.5 wheel stud size, and 115 mm bolt circle diameter during service. Because the ABS sensor is included, inspect the connector routing and tone/encoder interface during installation to ensure proper system operation.

Quality Assurance

Dorman replacement hub assemblies are built for specific vehicle applications and engineered to match the required hub and bearing service configuration for the listed fitments.