Removal and Installation

FRONT WHEEL HUB

Removal and Installation


REMOVAL

1.Remove front wheel and tire using power tool. Refer to "Adjustment" Service and Repair.
2.Remove brake caliper torque member bolts, leaving brake hose attached, reposition the caliper aside with wire. Refer to "BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY : Removal and Installation" Removal and Installation.

CAUTION:
Do not depress brake pedal while brake caliper is removed.





3.Put alignment marks on disc rotor and wheel hub and bearing assembly, then remove disc rotor.

CAUTION:
- Put alignment marks on the wheel hub and bearing assembly and the disc rotor before removing the disc rotor.
- Do not drop the disc rotor.
Revision: March 20122013 Infiniti JX





4.Remove wheel sensor bolt (A) and position wheel sensor aside.
Refer to "Exploded View Front Wheel Sensor" Front Wheel Sensor.

CAUTION:
Do not pull on wheel sensor harness.
5.Remove cotter pin, then loosen lock nut from drive shaft using power tool.





6.Using a piece of wood and a hammer, tap on the lock nut to disengage drive shaft from wheel hub.

CAUTION:
- Do not place drive shaft joint at an extreme angle. Be careful not to over extend slide joint.
- Do not allow drive shaft to hang without support.
NOTE:
Use suitable puller if drive shaft cannot be separated from wheel hub and bearing assembly.
7.Remove wheel hub lock nut.
8.Remove wheel hub and bearing assembly bolts using power tool.
9.Remove splash guard and wheel hub and bearing assembly from steering knuckle.

INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL

Check components for deformation, cracks, and other damage. Replace if necessary.
Ball joint inspection
Check for boot breakage, axial looseness, and torque of transverse link ball joint and repair as necessary.

INSTALLATION

Installation is in the reverse order of the removal.
- Clean the mating surface of the wheel hub lock nut and wheel hub and bearing assembly.
- Clean the mating surface of the drive shaft and wheel hub and bearing assembly.

CAUTION:
- Do not use a power tool to tighten the wheel hub lock nut.
- Align the marks made on the rotor and front wheel hub during disassembly.
- Do not reuse cotter pin.
- Do not apply lubricating oil to the mating surfaces.
Revision: March 20122013 Infiniti JX