Wheel Hub, Steering Knuckle Removal/Installation

WHEEL HUB, STEERING KNUCKLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

CAUTION:
- Performing the following procedures without first removing the ABS wheel-speed sensor may possibly cause an open circuit in the wiring harness if it is pulled by mistake. Before performing the following procedures, disconnect the ABS wheel-speed sensor connector (axle side) and fix the wiring harness to an appropriate place where it will not be pulled by mistake while servicing the vehicle.

1. Remove the front ABS wheel-speed sensor. Front ABS Wheel-Speed Sensor Removal/Installation

2. Remove in the order indicated in the table.

3. Install in the reverse order of removal.

4. After installation, inspect the front wheel alignment and adjust it if necessary. Front Wheel Alignment










Locknut Removal Note

1. Lock the hub by applying the brakes.

2. Knock the crimped portion of the locknut outward using a small chisel and a hammer.






3. Remove the locknut.

4. Install a spare nut onto the drive shaft so that the nut is flush with the end of the drive shaft.

5. Tap the nut with a copper hammer to loosen the drive shaft from the front wheel hub.






6. Separate the drive shaft from the wheel hub.

Brake Caliper Removal Note

1. Remove the brake caliper component from the steering knuckle and suspend it out of the way using a cable.






Wheel Hub Removal Note

1. Remove the wheel hub using the SSTs.






Substitution SST
- 49 G033 105
Outer diameter: 37-43 mm {1.5-1.6 in}

2. If the bearing inner race remains on the front wheel hub component, grind a section of the bearing inner race until approx. 0.5 mm {0.02 in} remains. Then remove it using a chisel.






Wheel Bearing Removal Note

1. Remove the wheel bearing using the SSTs.






Substitution SST
- 49 G033 106
Outer diameter: 54-63 mm {2.2-2.4 in}

Dust Cover Removal Note

NOTE:
- The dust cover does not need to be removed unless it is being replaced.

1. Mark the dust cover and steering knuckle for proper installation.






2. Remove the dust cover using a chisel.






Wheel Hub Bolt Removal Note

NOTE:
- The hub bolts do not need to be removed unless they are being replaced.

1. Remove the hub bolt using a press.






Wheel Hub Bolt Installation Note

1. Install the new hub bolt using a press.






Dust Cover Installation Note

1. Mark the new dust cover in the same way as the removed one.






2. Align the marks of the new dust cover and the knuckle.

3. Install the new dust cover using the SSTs.






Substitution SST
- 49 G033 107A
Inner diameter: 98-108 mm {3.9-4.2 in}
Tube with board thickness 3 mm {0.2 in} or more
- 49 G026 103
Outer diameter: 77-82 mm {3.1-3.2 in}

Wheel Bearing Installation Note

1. Install the new wheel bearing using the SSTs.






Substitution SST
- 49 F027 004
Outer diameter: 78-83 mm {3.1-3.2 in}
- 49 G026 103
Outer diameter: 77-82 mm {3.1-3.2 in}

Wheel Hub Installation Note

1. Install the wheel hub using the SSTs.






Substitution SST
- 49 G033 105
Outer diameter: 39-48 mm {1.6-1.8 in}
- 49 B025 004
Outer diameter: 54-63 mm {2.2-2.4 in}

Wheel Hub, Steering Knuckle Component Installation Note

1. Apply grease (L2Y1 33247) to the wheel bearing inner race and drive shaft contact surface (Area A in figure).






2. Install the wheel hub, steering knuckle component.

Locknut Installation Note

1. Install a new locknut and stake it as shown.