Front

Wheel Bearing/Hub Replacement - Front

^ Tools Required
- J 28733-B Front/Rear Spindle Remover

Removal Procedure





1. Raise the vehicle. Support the vehicle by the frame. Allow the control arms to hang free.
Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Remove the wheel and tire assembly.
3. Clean the drive axle, threads of all dirt. Lubricate the threads.
4. Insert a drift punch or a screwdriver into the caliper and the rotor in order to prevent the rotor from turning.
5. Remove the drive axle nut.
6. Remove the brake rotor. Refer to Brake Rotor Replacement - Front in Disc Brakes.





7. Disconnect the antilock brake system (ABS) front wheel speed sensor harness connector. Unclip the connector from the dust shield.





8. Remove the wheel bearing/hub retaining bolts.

Important: Replace the hub and bearing only as an assembly.

9. Using J 28733-B, separate the wheel bearing/hub from the drive axle.
10. Remove the wheel bearing/hub from the steering knuckle.
11. Remove the dust shield.
12. Clean the rust and the foreign material from the following components in order to allow proper seating of the bearing into the knuckle:
^ The knuckle mounting face
^ The bore
^ The chamber

Installation Procedure





1. Remove the protective plastic cover before installation. Do not handle the knuckle or hub assembly by the ABS sensor wire.
2. Install the wheel bearing/hub to the drive axle. Apply a thin layer of grease to the knuckle bore.

Notice Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

3. Install the wheel bearing/hub retaining bolts.
^ Tighten the wheel bearing/hub bolts to 95 Nm (70 ft. lbs.).
4. Install the new drive axle nut, draw wheel bearing/hub onto the axle.





5. Connect the ABS front wheel speed sensor harness connector. Clip the connector to its proper location.
6. Install the brake rotor. Refer to Brake Rotor Replacement - Front in Disc Brakes.





7. Insert a drift punch or a screwdriver into the caliper and rotor in order to prevent the rotor from turning.
^ Tighten the drive axle nut to 160 Nm (118 ft. lbs.).
8. Install the tire and wheel.
9. Lower the vehicle.