Wheel Hub: Service and Repair

Wheel Bearing, Wheel Hub, Wheel Knuckle, and Lower Arm - Front





Special Tool(s)

CAUTION: Suspension fasteners are critical parts because they affect the performance of vital components and systems and their failure can result in major service expense. A new part with the same part number must be installed. Do not use a new part of lesser quality or of a substitute design. Torque values must be used as specified during reassembly to make sure of correct retention of these parts.

NOTE: Use the hex holding feature to prevent the stud from turning while removing the nut from ball joints and stabilizer bar links.

1. Remove the front brake disc.

Part 1 Of 3:

Part 2 Of 3:

Part 3 Of 3:

2. Remove the parts in the order indicated in the following illustration and table.




To remove individual parts, only carry out the listed steps:

3. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

Item 1: Axle Shaft Nut Removal Note
1. Remove and discard the axle shaft nut with the vehicle on the ground.





2. Using the special tools, remove the front driveshaft and Joint from the wheel hub.





Item 10: Lower Arm (LH/RH) Removal Note

1. CAUTION: The lower control arm attachment-to-subframe bolts contain thread adhesive. Do not partially remove bolts. When removing or installing bolts, do so with one continuous sequence to prevent the adhesive from setting.

CAUTION: Do not use a prying device or separator fork between the lower arm ball joint and the knuckle. Damage to the ball joint or ball joint dust boot can result. Only use the pry bar by inserting it into the lower control arm body opening.

NOTE: To aid access to lower control arm, turn wheel end to right lock when removing the left lower control arm and turn wheel to the left lock when removing the right lower control arm.

NOTE: Do not use air tools to remove the lower arm.

After separating the lower control arm from the wheel knuckle, immediately install the special tool over ball stud before releasing lower control arm and knuckle into rest positions.
^ Leave the special tool in place during service and only remove prior to reassembly.





2. Using a large pry bar (for leverage), insert into opening in the lower control arm.
^ Approach the lower control arm from the rear of the vehicle to avoid any contact with brake lines.
^ The larger the pry bar, the easier it will be to separate the LCA from the knuckle.
^ Do not pry in the ball Joint to knuckle Joint. Doing so may cause damage to the ball Joint boot.





Item 11: Wheel Stud Removal Note
1. Using a suitable press, remove the wheel stud from the wheel hub and bearing assembly.





Item 11: Wheel Stud Installation Note
1. Using a suitable press, install a new wheel stud.

Item 10: Lower Arm (LH/RH) Installation Note

1. CAUTION: The lower control arm attachment-to-subframe bolts contain thread adhesive. Do not partially remove bolts. When removing or installing bolts, do so with one continuous sequence to prevent the adhesive from setting.

Do not use air tools to tighten the lower arm nuts and bolts.

Item 3: Wheel Hub and Bearing Assembly Installation Note
1. Position the dust shield over the hub and bearing assembly, then fit the hub and bearing into the knuckle and seat it fully before installing the retaining bolts.

Item 1: Axle Shaft Nut Installation Note
1. Apply a small patch of threadlock to the last five axle shaft Joint threads before installing the nut.