Hub, Rotor and Wheel Bearing

WHEEL HUB AND KNUCKLE

REMOVAL

CAUTION:
^ Before removing the front axle assembly, disconnect the ABS wheel sensor from the assembly. Then move it away from the front axle assembly area. Failure to do so may result in damage to the sensor wires and the sensor becoming inoperative.
^ Wheel hub bearing does not require maintenance. If any of the following symptoms are noted, replace wheel hub bearing assembly.
^ Growling noise is emitted from wheel hub bearing during operation.
^ Wheel hub bearing drags or turns roughly. This occurs when turning hub by hand after bearing lock nut is tightened to specified torque.
^ If the wheel hub bearing assembly is removed, it must be renewed. The old assembly must not be re-used.





1. Remove brake caliper assembly and rotor.

NOTE:
^ Brake hose need not be disconnected from brake caliper. In this case, suspend caliper assembly with wire so as not to stretch brake hose.
^ Be careful not to depress brake pedal, or caliper piston will pop out.
^ Make sure brake hose is not twisted.





2. Remove wheel bearing lock nut. Remove wheel hub from spindle.





3. Remove tie-rod ball joint and lower ball joint with Tool.





4. Disconnect knuckle from strut.


INSTALLATION

1. Install knuckle with wheel hub.

NOTE: Replace strut lower mounting nuts.





2. Tighten wheel bearing lock nut to 206 - 284 Nm (152 - 210 ft. lbs.).





3. Check wheel bearing axial end play. Axial end play: 0.05 mm (0.0020 inch) or less.





4. Clinch two places of lock nut.





5. Install hub cap using a suitable tool. Do not reuse hub cap. When installing, replace it with a new one.





6. Apply anti-rust wax to the mating surfaces of hub and hub cap.


ABS SENSOR ROTOR REPLACEMENT





- Remove ABS sensor rotor (models equipped with ABS) or labyrinth plate (models without ABS) with suitable tool.





- Press-fit ABS sensor rotor or labyrinth plate.


BAFFLE PLATE





Removal
^ Mark matchmarks on baffle plate before removing.
^ If baffle plate replacement requires removal of knuckle spindle, separate it equally using a screwdriver.

CAUTION: Be careful not to scratch knuckle spindle.





Installation
^ With matchmarks aligned, install baffle plate by tapping it with a copper hammer and a suitable tool.