Front Wheel Bearing/Hub
FRONT WHEEL BEARING/HUBRemoval Procedure
^ Tools Required
- J28733-B 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. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Wheels, Tires and Alignment.
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.
5. Remove the brake rotor. Refer to Brake Rotor Replacement in Disc Brakes.
6. Disconnect the ABS front wheel speed sensor connector. Unclip the connector from the dust shield.
7. Remove the hub and bearing retaining bolts.
Important: Replace the hub and bearing only as an assembly.
8. Use the J 28733-B in order to separate the hub and bearing from the drive axle.
9. 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
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
1. 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.).
2. Remove the protective plastic cover before installation. Do not handle the knuckle or hub assembly by the ABS sensor wire.
3. Install the new drive axle nut, draw hub and bearing onto the axle.
4. Connect the ABS front wheel speed sensor connector. Clip the connector to its proper location.
5. Install the brake rotor. Refer to Brake Rotor Replacement in Disc Brakes.
6. 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 160 Nm (118 ft. lbs.).
7. Install the wheel and tire. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Wheels, Tires and Alignment.
8. Lower the vehicle.