Wheel Hub: Service and Repair

WHEEL HUB


Removal and Installation












REMOVAL
1. Remove wheel and tire using power tool.
2. Without disassembling the hydraulic lines, remove caliper torque member bolts using power tool. Then reposition brake caliper aside with wire. Front Disc Brake.

CAUTION:
Do not press brake pedal while brake caliper is removed.





3. Put alignment mark on disc rotor and wheel hub and bearing assembly, then remove disc rotor.
4. On 4WD models, remove cotter pin, then remove lock nut from drive shaft using power tool. Front Drive Shaft.
5. Remove wheel sensor from wheel hub and bearing assembly. Type 1 - VDC/TCS/ABS (Type 1), Type 2 - Hill Descent Control/Hill Start Assist/VDC/TCS/ABS (Type 2).
- Inspect the wheel sensor O-ring, replace the wheel sensor assembly if damaged.
- Clean the wheel sensor hole and mounting surface with a suitable brake cleaner and clean lint-free shop rag. Be careful that dirt and debris do not enter the axle bearing area.
- Apply a coat of suitable grease to the wheel sensor O-ring and mounting hole.

CAUTION:
Do not pull on the wheel sensor harness.
6. On 4WD models, separate drive shaft from wheel hub and bearing assembly.
7. Remove wheel hub and bearing assembly bolts using power tool.
8. Remove splash guard and wheel hub and bearing assembly from steering knuckle.
- Carefully remove wheel sensor and harness through hole in splash guard.

INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Check for deformity, cracks and damage on each part and replace if necessary.

INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
- Use new bolts when installing the wheel hub and bearing assembly.





- When installing disc rotor on wheel hub and bearing assembly, position the disc rotor according to alignment mark.
(When not using the alignment mark, Front Disc Brake.)
- When installing wheel and tire, Rotation.