Wheel Hub: Service and Repair

NOTE: There are two approved methods for removing the hub from the bearing. Both methods are outlined.

Removal
1. Remove knuckle and hub assembly from vehicle as outlined.
2. Place knuckle and hub assembly in a vise.

NOTE: On drum brakes, remove shoe and linings, springs, and adjuster from backing plate. Remove four screws that retain the backing plate to the knuckle.

Method One






A. Position 3-Jaw Puller D88L-1 037-A and Step Plate D8OL-630-5 or equivalent, on the knuckle and press out the hub from the knuckle assembly.

Method Two






A. Position Rear Hub Remover T89P-1 225-AH or equivalent between the knuckle and the backing plate.
B. Assemble Hub Remover/Replacer T81 P-il 04-C and Step Plate D8OL-630-5 or equivalent.
C. With forcing nut below the crossbar, hold forcing screw and turn forcing nut to remove hub.

3. Remove the backing plate.
4. Remove bearing retainer snap ring.






5. Place knuckle and bearing assembly on a press bed using Hub Support T89P-1 104-A and Bearing Remover T83P-1 1 04-AH2 or equivalent, and press bearing out of knuckle assembly.

Installation
1. Place knuckle assembly on press bed and position bearing in the bearing bore of the knuckle.






2. Using Bearing Installer T86P-1 1 04-A3 or equivalent, press the bearing into the knuckle.
3. Install bearing retainer snap ring.
4. Position the backing plate on the knuckle. Install four retaining bolts and tighten to 61-81 Nm (45-59 lb-ft).







5. Place knuckle assembly on the Hub Support T89P-1 104-A or equivalent and position on press bed plate






6. Position hub on bearing and using Hub Installer/Bearing Remover T83P-1 104-AH2 or equivalent, press hub into bearing.

NOTE: If vehicle is equipped with drum brakes, install shoe linings, springs, and adjuster on backing plate







7. Prior to hub/bearing/knuckle installation replace bearing dust seal on the outboard CV joint with new seal.

Dust Seal Installation:

8. Install new dust seal, ensuring seal flange faces outboard toward bearing. Use Drive Tube T83T-31 32-Al and Bearing Dust Seal Installer T89P-l 249-A or equivalent.
9. Install hub and knuckle assembly. Service and Repair