Front Axle Hub & Wheel Bearing
REMOVALFig. 6 Exploded View Of Front Axle Components:
Fig. 7 Exploded View Of Front Axle Hub Assembly:
Axle Hub Nut
a. Uncrimp tab of locknut.
Caliper Assembly
Remove the caliper assembly and suspend it.
Tie-rod End
Disconnect the tie-rod end with the SST.
Stabilizer
Remove the stabilizer bolt.
Wheel Speed Sensor (ABS)
Remove the speed sensor.
DISASSEMBLY
Front Wheel Hub
Remove the front wheel hub with the SST.
Note: If the bearing inner race remains on the front wheel hub, grind a section of the bearing inner race to approx. 0.5 mm (0.0197 in). Then remove it with a chisel.
Front Wheel Bearing
Remove the front wheel bearing with the SST.
DISASSEMBLY
Check as described below, replace parts if necessary.
1. Check the knuckle for cracks or damage.
2. Check the front wheel hub for seizure, cracks or damage.
3. Check the dust cover for cracks or damage.
ASSEMBLY
1. Install new hub bolts. (If applicable)
2. Install a new dust cover with the SST.
3. Install a new front wheel bearing with the SST.
4. Install the retaining ring.
5. Install a new oil seal with the SST.
Note:
Apply grease to the oil seal lip.
6. Install the front wheel hub with the SST.
INSTALLATION
1. Loosely tighten the knuckle to the shock absorber when installing.
2. Install the lower arm ball-joint.
Tightening torque: 36-54 Nm (3.7-5.5 m-kg, 27-40 ft-lb)
3. Install the driveshaft.
4. Install the stabilizer.
Dimension: 18.1-22.1 mm (0.72-0.87 in)
Tightening torque: 16-23 Nm (1.6-2.3 m-kg, 12-17 ft-lb)
5. Install the wheel speed sensor. (ABS)
Tightening torque: 16-23 Nm (1.6-2.3 m-kg, 12-17 ft-lb)
6. Install the tie-rod ends and new cotter pins.
Tightening torque: 42-57 Nm (4.3-5.8 m-kg, 31-42 ft-lb)
7. Install a new wheel hub locknut.
Tightening torque: 235-319 Nm (24.0-32.5 m-kg, 174-235 ft-lb)
8. Check the end play.
Maximum end play: 0.2 mm (0.0079 in)
9. Stake the locknut to groove.
10. Install the caliper assembly.
Tightening torque: 78-98 Nm (8.0-10.0 m-kg, 58-72 ft-lb)
11. Install the wheel.
Tightening torque: 88-118 Nm (9.0-12.0 m-kg, 65-87 ft-lb)
12. Lower the vehicle and install the knuckle to the specified torques with the vehicle unladen.
Tightening torque: 93-117 Nm (9.5-11.9 m-kg, 69-86 ft-lb)
13. Inspect front wheel alignment and adjust it as necessary.