Wheel Bearing: Service and Repair

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 in the order indicated in the table.
2. Install in the reverse order of removal.
3. After installation, inspect the front wheel alignment and adjust it if necessary





Locknut Removal Note





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

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, Steering Knuckle Component Removal Note





1. Separate the shock absorber from the wheel hub, steering knuckle component by tapping the upper part of the steering knuckle with a hammer.

Wheel Hub Component Removal Note





1. Remove the wheel hub component using the SSTs.





2. If the bearing inner race remains on the wheel hub component, use a chisel to secure a sufficient space for installing the SST between wheel hub component and bearing inner race.





3. Remove the bearing inner race using the SSTs.

Wheel Bearing Removal Note





1. Remove the wheel bearing using the SSTs.

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.

Wheel Bearing Installation Note





Caution: Install the wheel bearing with the ABS encoder facing inside of the vehicle.





1. Install the new wheel bearing using the, SSTs.

Wheel Hub Component Installation Note





1. Install the wheel hub component so that there is no clearance between the wheel hub and the bearing using the SSTs.

Locknut Installation Note





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