Wheel Hub: Service and Repair

Wheel Bearing and Wheel Hub





Removal

NOTICE: Suspension fasteners are critical parts because they affect performance of vital components and systems and their failure may result in major service expense. New parts must be installed with the same part numbers or equivalent part, if replacement is necessary. Do not use a replacement part of lesser quality or substitute design. Torque values must be used as specified during reassembly to make sure correct retention of these parts.

NOTE: If removing the wheel hub, a new wheel bearing must be installed.

1. Remove the wheel knuckle. For additional information, refer to Wheel Knuckle Service and Repair.

2. Using the Pinion Bearing Cone Remover, press the wheel hub from the wheel bearing.





3. NOTE: This step may not be necessary if the inner wheel bearing race remains in the wheel knuckle after removing the wheel hub.

Using the Pinion Bearing Cone Remover, press the inner wheel bearing race from the wheel hub.





4. Remove the snap ring.

5. Using the Pinion Bearing Cone Remover, Wheel Bearing Adapter and Handle, press the outer wheel bearing race from the wheel knuckle.





Installation

1. Position the wheel knuckle in a vise.

2. NOTE: Step Plate 205-278 is not seen in place. It is located behind the wheel knuckle.

Using the Pinion Bearing Cup Replacer and the 2 Step Plates, install the wheel bearing into the wheel knuckle.





3. Install the snap ring.

4. Using the Pinion Bearing Cone Remover, press the wheel hub into the wheel bearing.





5. Install the wheel knuckle. For additional information, refer to Wheel Knuckle Service and Repair.