Front

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 harness if it is pulled by mistake. Before performing the following procedures, remove the ABS wheel-speed sensor (axle side) and fix it to an appropriate place where the sensor will not be pulled by mistake while servicing the vehicle.





1. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
2. Install in the reverse order of removal.

Locknut Removal Note





1. Raise the staked portion of the locknut by using a chisel.
2. Lock the hub by applying the brakes.


3. Remove the locknut.

Wheel Hub Component Removal Note





1. Remove the front wheel hub component by using the SSTs.





2. If the bearing inner race remains on the front wheel hub component, grind a section of the bearing inner race until approximately 0.5 mm (0.02 inch) remains. Then remove it by using a chisel.

Wheel Bearing Removal Note





- Press out the wheel bearing by using the SSTs.

Dust Cover Removal Note

NOTE: The dust cover does not need to be removed unless replacing it.





1. Mark the dust cover and steering knuckle for proper assembly.
2. Remove the dust cover by using a chisel.

Hub Bolt Removal Note

NOTE: The hub bolts do not need to be removed unless replacing them.





- Press out the hub bolts.

Hub Bolt Installation Note





- Press in new hub bolts.

Dust Cover Installation Note





1. Mark the new dust cover in the same manner as the removed one.
2. Align the marks of the new dust cover and the steering knuckle.





3. Press in the dust cover by using a steel plate and the SSTs.

Wheel Bearing Installation Note





- Press in the new wheel bearing by using the SSTs.

Wheel Hub Component Installation Note





- Press in the front wheel hub component by using the SSTs.

Oil Seal Installation Note





1. Using the SST and a hammer, tap a new oil seal in evenly until the SST contacts the steering knuckle.
2. Coat the lip of the oil seal with grease.

Locknut Installation Note





- Install a new locknut and stake it as shown.