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. Knock the crimped portion of the locknut outward by using a small chisel and a hammer.
2. Lock the hub by applying the brakes.
3. Remove the locknut.

WHEEL HUB COMPONENT REMOVAL NOTE





1. Remove the wheel hub component by using the Special Service Tools (SSTs).





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 inch) remains. Then remove it by using a chisel.

WHEEL BEARING REMOVAL NOTE





- Remove the wheel bearing by using the Special Service Tools (SSTs).

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 by using a chisel.

HUB BOLT REMOVAL NOTE

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





- Remove the hub bolts by using a press.

HUB BOLT INSTALLATION NOTE





- Install the new hub bolts by using a press.

DUST COVER INSTALLATION NOTE





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





3. Install the new dust cover by using the SSTs.

WHEEL BEARING INSTALLATION NOTE





- Install the new wheel bearing by using the SSTs.

WHEEL HUB COMPONENT INSTALLATION NOTE





- Install the wheel hub component by using the SSTs.

OIL SEAL INSTALLATION NOTE
1. Apply grease to the new oil seal lip.





2. Install the new oil seal flush with the knuckle using a Special Service Tool (SST) shown in image.

LOCKNUT INSTALLATION NOTE





- Install a new locknut and stake it as shown.
Tightening torque 236 - 318 Nm (24.0 - 32.5 kgf-m, 174 - 235 ft. lbs.)