Wheel Hub: Service and Repair

Front Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement

Removal Procedure
Warning: Refer to Brake Dust Warning (Brake Dust Warning).

Warning: Refer to ABS Component Handling Warning (ABS Component Handling Warning).





1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (Service and Repair).
2. Remove the front brake caliper. Refer to Brake Caliper Replacement (Brake Caliper Replacement).
3. Remove the speed sensor electrical connector and the mounting bracket. Refer to Front Wheel Speed Sensor Replacement (Front Wheel Speed Sensor Replacement).




4. To ensure the ease of removal, bundle speed sensor wiring harness so not to have it entangled in any of the suspension components.





Note: The following service procedure applies to those vehicles that are equipped with 4 wheel drive ONLY.

5. Remove the steering knuckle assembly. Refer to Steering Knuckle Replacement (Service and Repair).




6. Remove the mounting bolts for the wheel bearing/hub, brake rotor assembly.




7. Remove the wheel bearing/hub, brake rotor assembly from the steering knuckle.





Note: Perform the following service procedure with the brake rotor on a flat surface.

8. Remove the mounting bolt from the wheel bearing/hub, to the brake rotor.





Note: The splash shield will come off the steering knuckle when the wheel bearing/hub, brake rotor is removed.

9. Remove the wheel bearing/hub from the brake rotor.
10. Clean the contact area between the wheel bearing/hub and the brake rotor.

Installation Procedure




1. Position the wheel bearing/hub assembly on the brake rotor.
2. Install the mounting bolts from the wheel bearing/hub assembly to the brake rotor.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

Note: The following service procedure is to be performed on a flat surface and to ensure that the brake rotor is securely attached to the hub assembly prior to the final torquing procedure. DO NOT use air tools of any type for this procedure.

3. Tighten the bolts in crisscross pattern. Tighten the mounting bolts to 20 Nm (15 lb ft).
4. Install the backing plate to the wheel bearing/hub, brake rotor assembly.





Note: The following service procedure applies to those vehicles that are equipped with 4 wheel drive ONLY.

5. Install the steering knuckle assembly. Refer to Steering Knuckle Replacement (Service and Repair).




6. Install the wheel bearing/hub, brake rotor assembly in the steering knuckle.





Note: When performing the following service procedure, DO NOT use air tools of any type to torque the brake rotor to hub bolts.

7. Install the wheel bearing/hub, brake rotor mounting bolts and tighten to 125 Nm (92 lb ft)




8. Install the brake caliper mounting bracket to the steering knuckle.




9. Install the mounting bolts for the brake caliper mounting bracket and tighten to 175 Nm (129 lb ft).




10. Position a large screwdriver or pry bar in the cooling fins of the brake rotor and the brake caliper mounting bracket.

Note: The following service procedure is to ensure that the brake rotor is seated properly on the wheel bearing/hub assembly.

11. Tighten the mounting bolts for the brake rotor in sequence.




12. Using a torque wrench, tighten the mounting bolts to 110 Nm (81 lb ft).
13. Install the speed sensor mounting bracket and re-connect the electrical connector. Refer to Front Wheel Speed Sensor Replacement (Front Wheel Speed Sensor Replacement).
14. Check for hub/rotor/bearing LRO specifications. Refer to Disc Brake Component Specifications (Disc Brake Component Specifications).
15. Install the brake caliper assembly. Refer to Brake Caliper Replacement (Brake Caliper Replacement).
16. Install the wheel speed sensor to the body.
17. Lower the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (Service and Repair).