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Hub and Rotor Assembly Replacement

Hub and Rotor Assembly Replacement

^ Tools Required
- J 2222-C Wheel Bearing Nut Wrench

Removal Procedure





1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly.
3. Remove the brake caliper.
4. Remove the axle shaft.
5. Remove the axle nut retaining ring.





6. Remove the key.





7. Remove the adjusting nut using the J2222-C.





8. Remove the adjusting nut.





9. Remove the hub from the axle housing.
10. Remove the rotor, if necessary.

Installation Procedure





1. Install the rotor, if necessary.
2. Apply a light coat of high melting point Extreme Pressure bearing lubricant to the axle housing spindle.
3. Install the wheel hub to the axle housing.





4. Install the adjusting nut to the hub using the J 2222-C.
5. Adjust the wheel bearings.
6. Install the axle shaft.
7. Install the brake caliper.
8. Install the tire and wheel assembly.
9. Inspect and add axle lubricant to the axle housing, if necessary.
10. Lower the vehicle.