Front Suspension

Front Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement

Special Tools

J 42129 - Wheel Hub Puller

Caution:
The wheel bearing and hub assembly includes a magnetic encoder with built-in permanent magnets that the wheel speed sensor senses. Any contact with another magnet will damage the encoder magnets. The damage will cause a diagnostic trouble code to be set and will require wheel bearing and hub replacement.

Removal Procedure

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle Service and Repair.

2. Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation Service and Repair.

3. Remove the front brake rotor. Refer to Front Brake Rotor Replacement Front Brake Rotor Replacement.

4. Remove the wheel drive shaft retaining nut and washer. Refer to Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement.

5. Install the J 42129 - Wheel Hub Puller to the wheel bearing and hub.

6. Using the J 42129 - Wheel Hub Puller, separate the wheel drive shaft from the wheel bearing and hub.

7. Remove the J 42129 - Wheel Hub Puller from the wheel bearing and hub assembly.




8. Remove the front wheel bearing hub bolts.




9. Remove the wheel bearing and hub assembly.

Installation Procedure




1. Position the wheel bearing and hub assembly in the knuckle.




2. Using an approved solvent, clean the old threadlocker from the threads of the wheel bearing hub and the bolts.

Note: Ensure that there are no gaps in the threadlocker and allow to dry approximately 10 minutes before installing the wheel bearing bolts.

3. Apply the high-temperature, high- strength threadlocker to 2/3 of the threads of the wheel bearing and the bolts.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution Fastener Caution.

4. Install the retaining bolts for the wheel bearing and hub.

Tighten the bolts to 120 Nm (89 lb ft).

5. Install the front brake rotor. Refer to Front Brake Rotor Replacement Front Brake Rotor Replacement.

6. Install the wheel drive shaft retaining nut and washer. Refer to Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement.

7. Install the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation Service and Repair.

8. Remove the support and lower the vehicle.