Front Suspension
Wheel Hub, Bearing, Knuckle, and Seal Replacement
Tools Required
* DT-47540 (DW340-120-01) Wheel Hub Replacer Adapter
* DT-47541 (DW340-120-02) Wheel Bearing Remover Adapter
* DT-47542 (DW340-120-03) Wheel Bearing Installer Adapter
* DT-47543 (DW-340-120-04) Wheel Bearing Installer Adapter
* J 21474-01 Control Arm Bushing Set
* J 22912-B Split Plate
* J-37105-C (CH-46560 ) (DW-340-040) Front Hub Service Set
Disassembly Procedure
1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (Service and Repair).
2. Remove the wheel hub, bearing, knuckle, and brake shield as an assembly. Refer to Steering Knuckle Replacement (Steering Knuckle Replacement).
3. Use a vise in order to hold the knuckle assembly.
4. Remove the brake shield. Refer to Front Brake Shield Replacement (Service and Repair).
5. From the front hub service set J-37105-C (CH-46560 ) (DW-340-040), apply extreme pressure lubricant J-23444-A to the threaded rod (4) J-36661-2 (CH-46560-04).
6. Insert the rod J-36661-2 (CH-46560-04) through the following:
1. The ball bearing J-217801 (CH-46560-06)
2. The support bridge (1) J-37105-1 (CH-46560-01) (DW340-040-1)
3. The hub
4. The wheel hub replacer adapter (2) DT-47540 (DW340-120-01)
7. From either the control arm bushing set J 21474-01 or the front hub service set CH-46560 , install the nut (3) J-21474-4 (CH-46560-05) to the rod J-36661-2 (CH-46560-04).
8. Remove the wheel hub from the wheel bearing.
9. Remove the special tools from the knuckle.
10. If necessary, use the split plate J 22912-B , or equivalent, and a hydraulic press in order to remove the bearing race from the hub.
11. Remove the retaining ring from the knuckle.
12. Insert the rod (2) J-36661-2 (CH-46560-04) through the following:
1. The ball bearing J-217801 (CH-46560-06)
2. The support bridge (1) J-37105-1 (CH-46560-01) (DW340-040-1)
3. The wheel bearing
4. The wheel bearing remover adapter (4) DT-47541 (DW340-120-02)
13. Install the nut (3) J-21474-4 (CH-46560-05) to the rod J-36661-2 (CH-46560-04).
14. Remove the wheel bearing from the knuckle.
15. Remove the special tools from the knuckle.
16. Discard the wheel bearing.
17. Clean the bore of the knuckle.
Assembly Procedure
1. Use a vise in order to hold the steering knuckle.
2. Insert the rod (2) J-36661-2 (CH-46560-04) through the following:
1. The ball bearing J-217801 (CH-46560-06)
2. The wheel bearing installer adapter (1) DT-47543 (DW-340-120-04)
3. The NEW wheel bearing
4. The wheel bearing installer adapter (4) DT-47542 (DW340-120-03)
3. Install the nut (3) J-21474-4 (CH-46560-05) to the rod J-36661-2 (CH-46560-04).
4. Install the wheel bearing to the knuckle.
5. Remove the special tools from the knuckle.
6. Install the retaining ring to the knuckle.
7. Install the brake shield. Refer to Front Brake Shield Replacement (Service and Repair).
8. Insert the rod (1) J-36661-2 (CH-46560-04) through the following:
1. The wheel bearing installer adapter (3) DT-47542 (DW340-120-03)
2. The hub
3. The wheel hub replacer adapter (4) DT-47540 (DW340-120-01)
4. The ball bearing (2) J-217801 (CH-46560-06)
9. Install the nut (5) to the rod J-36661-2 (CH-46560-04).
10. Install the hub to the wheel bearing.
11. Remove the special tools from the knuckle.
12. Verify the hub rotates smoothly.
13. Install the wheel hub, bearing, knuckle, and brake shield as an assembly. Refer to Steering Knuckle Replacement (Steering Knuckle Replacement).
14. Lower the vehicle.