Front

FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS/HUB

REMOVAL PROCEDURE

^ Tools Required
- J 28733 Front Hub Spindle Remover





1. Raise the vehicle. Support the vehicle by the frame. Allow the control arms to hang free. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Remove the wheel and tire assembly.
3. Clean the drive axle threads of all dirt. Lubricate the threads.
4. Remove the drive axle nut. Insert a drift punch or a screwdriver into the caliper and the rotor in order to prevent the rotor from turning.

IMPORTANT: Suitably support the caliper. DO NOT let the caliper hang freely.

5. Remove the caliper support bracket retaining bolts.
6. Remove the rotor.





7. Disconnect the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) front wheel speed sensor connector. Unclip the connector from the dust shield.
8. Remove the dust shield.





9. Remove the hub and bearing retaining bolts.
10. Place the transmission in PARK.

IMPORTANT: Replace the hub and bearing only as an assembly.





11. Use the J 28733 in order to separate the hub and bearing from the drive axle.
12. Clean the rust and the foreign material from the following components in order to allow proper seating of the bearing into the knuckle:
^ The knuckle mounting face
^ The bore
^ The chamber

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE





1. Carefully install the dust shield. Do not damage the bearing outboard lip seal, or the hub and bearing bolts.
2. Install the hub and bearing to the drive axle. Apply a thin layer of grease to the knuckle bore.
^ Tighten the hub and bearing bolts to 95 Nm (70 ft. lbs.).

NOTICE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

3. Remove the protective plastic cover before installation. Do not handle the knuckle or hub assembly by the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) sensor wire.
4. Install the new drive axle nut, draw hub and bearing onto the axle.
5. Place the transmission in NEUTRAL.





6. Connect the ABS front wheel speed sensor connector. Clip the connector to the dust shield.
7. Install the rotor.
8. Install the caliper and support bracket. Tighten the caliper bolts. Refer to Brake Caliper Bracket Replacement.
^ Tighten the caliper bolts to 51 Nm (38 ft. lbs.).





9. Insert a drift punch or a screwdriver into the caliper and rotor in order to prevent the rotor from turning.
^ Tighten the drive axle nut to 145 Nm (107 ft. lbs.).

10. Install the wheel and tire.
^ Tighten the wheel nuts to 140 Nm (100 ft. lbs.).

11. Lower the vehicle.