Wheel Bearing/Hub Replacement - Front (AWD)

Wheel Bearing/Hub Replacement - Front (AWD)

Tools Required
^ J45859 Wheel Hub Remover

Removal Procedure
1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Remove the tire and wheel.





3. Remove the wheel driveshaft retaining nut and discard.
4. Remove the brake rotor.





5. Disconnect the Antilock Brake System (ABS) electrical connector.
6. Remove the ABS electrical connector from the splash shield.





7. Carefully remove the wheel bearing/hub mounting bolts.

Notice: Avoid tool contact to the outer constant velocity boot seal when removing the wheel bearing mounting bolts. Failure to observe this notice may result in damage to the CV boot.






8. Install J45859 or equivalent to the wheel bearing/hub.
9. Using J45859 or equivalent carefully disengage the wheel driveshaft from the wheel bearing/hub.
10. Remove the wheel bearing/hub.

Installation Procedure





1. Install the wheel bearing/hub.

2. Install the wheel bearing/hub mounting bolts.
Tighten the wheel bearing/hub mounting bolts to 135 Nm (100 ft. lbs.).

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

Notice: Avoid tool contact to the outer constant velocity boot seal when removing the wheel bearing mounting bolts. Failure to observe this notice may result in damage to the CV boot.






3. Install the ABS electrical connector to the splash shield.
4. Connect the ABS electrical connector.





5. Install a new wheel driveshaft retaining nut.
Tighten the nut to 160 Nm (118 ft. lbs.).
6. Install the brake rotor.
7. Install the tire and wheel.
8. Lower the vehicle.