Front
WHEEL HUB, STEERING KNUCKLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATIONCaution
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.
Leave the nuts on the ball joint studs until removing the axle component. This will keep the axle weight distributed evenly and prevent damage to the link bushings.
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 using a small chisel and a hammer.
2. Lock the hub by applying the brakes.
3. Remove the locknut.
BRAKE CALIPER COMPONENT REMOVAL NOTE
1. Suspend the brake caliper component as shown in the figure.
WHEEL HUB COMPONENT REMOVAL NOTE
1. Remove wheel hub component 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 (0.020 inch) remains. Then remove it with a chisel.
WHEEL BEARING REMOVAL NOTE
1. Remove the wheel bearing using the 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 reassembly.
2. Remove the dust cover using a chisel.
HUB BOLT REMOVAL NOTE
Note The hub bolts do not need to be removed unless they are being replaced.
1. Remove the hub bolts using a press.
HUB BOLT INSTALLATION NOTE
1. Install the new hub bolts 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 steering knuckle.
3. Install the new dust cover using a steel plate and the SSTs.
WHEEL BEARING INSTALLATION NOTE
1. Install the new wheel bearing using the SSTs.
WHEEL HUB COMPONENT INSTALLATION NOTE
1. Install the wheel hub component 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
1. Install a new locknut and stake it, as shown.