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Front Suspension

WHEEL BEARING/HUB REPLACEMENT - FRONT

REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Raise the vehicle on a hoist. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Remove the tire and wheel assemblies.







3. Remove the drive axle nut.
4. Remove the brake rotor
5. Remove the mounting bolts (1) from the hub and bearing assembly (3).







6. Remove the hub and bearing assembly (1) from the steering knuckle (2) and drive axle shaft.



INSTALLATION PROCEDURE







1. Install the hub and bearing assembly (1) into the steering knuckle (2) and drive axle shaft.






2. Install the hub bearing mounting bolts (1).

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions. Fastener Notice


Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 95 N.m (70 lb ft).

3. Install the drive axle shaft nut.

Tighten
Tighten the drive axle shaft nut to 200 N.m (148 lb ft).

4. Install the brake rotor.
5. Install the tire and wheel assemblies.
6. Inspect the front wheel alignment.