Front

Replacement

Special Tools Required
- Hub disassembly tool 07GAF-SE00100
- Attachment 58 x 72 mm 07947-6340201
- Bearing driver attachment 07965-SA00600
- Driver 07749-0010000
- Support base 07965-SD90100





1. Separate the hub (A) from the knuckle (B) using the special tool and a hydraulic press. Be careful not to distort the splash guard. Hold onto the hub to keep it from falling when pressed clear.





2. Remove the snap ring (A) and the splash guard (B) from the knuckle (C).





3. Press the wheel bearing (A) out of the knuckle (B) using the special tools and a press.





4. Press the wheel bearing inner race (A) from the hub (B) using the special tool, a commercially available bearing separator (C), and a press.





5. Wash the knuckle and hub thoroughly in high flash point solvent before reassembly.
6. Press a new wheel bearing (A) into the knuckle (B) using the old bearing (C), a steel plate (D), the special tool, and a press. Place the wheel bearing on the knuckle with the pack seal side facing (metal color) toward the inside. Be careful not to damage the sleeve of the pack seal.





7. Install the snap ring (A) securely in the knuckle (B).
8. Install the splash guard (C), and tighten the screws (D).





9. Install the hub (A) on the knuckle (B) using the special tools shown and a hydraulic press. Be careful not to distort the splash Guard (C).
10. Install the knuckle in the reverse order of removal, and pay particular attention to the following items:
Be careful not to damage the ball joint boots when installing the knuckle.
^ Torque the castle nuts to the lower torque specifications, then tighten them only far enough to align the slots with each pin hole. Do not align the castle nut by loosening it.
^ Install new cotter pins on the castle nuts after torquing.
^ Use a new spindle nut on reassembly.
^ Before installing the spindle nut, apply a small amount of engine oil to the seating surface of the nut. After tightening, use a drift to stake the spindle nut shoulder against the driveshaft.
^ Tighten all mounting hardware to the specified torque values.
^ Before installing the brake disc, clean the mating surface of the front hub and the inside of the brake disc.
^ Before installing the wheel, clean the mating surface of the brake disc and the inside of the wheel.
^ Check the front wheel alignment, and adjust it if necessary.