Front Suspension

Front Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement

Tools Required

J 42188 Ball Joint Separator


Removal Procedure

Notice: The Front and Rear Wheel Hub/Wheel Speed Sensors are not interchangeable. When you are replacing a Wheel Hub/Wheel Speed Sensor be sure to use the correct Wheel Hub/Wheel Speed Sensor part number. Do not mount the Rear Wheel Hub/Wheel Speed Sensor in the front steering knuckle. The Rear Wheel Hub/Wheel Speed Sensor features a splined hole through the center of the bearing which mates to the drive axle. The Rear Wheel Hub/Wheel Speed Sensor requires the support of the drive axle and the drive axle nut clamped joint to properly carry the vehicle loads. Mounting the Rear Wheel Hub/Wheel Speed Sensor in the front steering knuckle can cause bearing failure and possible damage to the vehicle.






1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (Service and Repair) .
2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (Service and Repair) .
3. Disconnect the wheel speed sensor harness connector.
4. Remove the brake caliper and rotor. Refer to Front Brake Rotor Replacement (Service and Repair) and Front Brake Caliper Replacement (Front Brake Caliper Replacement) .




5. Remove the stabilizer shaft link from the lower control arm.
6. Support the lower control arm using a jackstand.




7. Separate the outer tie rod ball stud from the steering knuckle using J 42188 . Refer to Rack and Pinion Outer Tie Rod End Replacement (Service and Repair) .
8. Separate the lower ball joint stud from the steering knuckle using J 42188 . Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement (Lower Control Arm Replacement) .




9. Remove the wheel hub mounting bolts.
10. Remove the hub and bearing assembly from the steering knuckle.



Installation Procedure





1. Install the hub and bearing assembly into the steering knuckle.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice (Fastener Notice) .

2. Install the wheel hub mounting bolts.

Tighten the wheel hub mounting bolts to 130 N.m (96 lb ft).





3. Install the lower control arm ball stud to the steering knuckle. Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement (Lower Control Arm Replacement) .
4. Remove the jackstand.
5. Install the steering linkage outer tie rod ball stud to the steering knuckle. Refer to Rack and Pinion Outer Tie Rod End Replacement (Service and Repair) .




6. Connect the wheel speed sensor harness connector.
7. Install the stabilizer shaft link to the lower control arm. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement (Front Suspension) .
8. Install the brake rotor and caliper. Refer to Front Brake Rotor Replacement (Service and Repair) and Front Brake Caliper Replacement (Front Brake Caliper Replacement) .
9. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (Service and Repair) .
10. Lower the vehicle.