Front

Wheel Bearing/Hub Replacement - Front

Tools Required
^ J45059 Angle Meter

Removal Procedure
1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly.
3. Remove the front brake rotor.
4. If you are removing the left front hub, turn the steering wheel to the left. If you are removing the right front hub, turn the steering wheel to the right.





5. Lift the locking tab on the wheel speed sensor connector (4).
6. Disconnect the connector from the knuckle.
7. If necessary in order to gain access, complete the following steps:
1. Remove and discard the 2 nuts that retain the strut to the knuckle.
2. If equipped, remove the 2 washers from the 2 bolts (1,2).
3. Remove and discard the 2 bolts.

8. Loosen the 3 Allen bolts (3,5) on the knuckle.

9. Important: Tap the Allen bolts. DO NOT strike the hub.

If necessary, tap the 3 Allen bolts in order to loosen the hub from the knuckle.
10. Remove the 3 Allen bolts and the hub from the knuckle.

Installation Procedure





1. Clean the mating surfaces of the knuckle (4).Verify the mating surfaces are free from burrs.
2. Clean the mating surfaces of the hub (2,5).Verify the mating surfaces are free from burrs.
3. Align the sensor connection on the hub with the hole in the knuckle.
4. Install the hub to the knuckle.





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

Important: The Allen bolts that retain the hub to the knuckle have thread sealant. Do not re-use the bolts more than 3 times. If in doubt, replace the 3 Allen bolts.

Install the 3 Allen bolts (3,5).
Tighten the bolts to 108 Nm (80 ft. lbs.).
6. Connect the wheel speed sensor connector (4).Ensure the locking tab on the connector is secure.





7. If you separated the knuckle from the strut, install the 2 NEW bolts (2,3), the 2 washers (4,7), and the 2 NEW nuts (5,6).
1. Tighten the nuts to 85 Nm (63 ft. lbs.).
2. Tighten the nuts to 100 Nm (74 ft. lbs.).
3. Use the J45059 in order to tighten the nuts an additional 90 degrees.

8. Install the front brake rotor.
9. If you replaced the hub, measure the assembled lateral runout (LRO) of the brake rotor in order to ensure optimum performance of the disc brakes.
10. If the brake rotor assembled LRO measurement exceeds the specification, adjust the LRO to the specification.
11. Install the tire and wheel assembly.
12. Lower the vehicle.