Front Suspension

Front Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement

Removal Procedure

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle Service and Repair.
2. Remove the brake rotor. Refer to Front Brake Rotor Replacement Front Brake Rotor Replacement.




3. Disconnect the wheel speed sensor electrical connector, if equipped.
4. Remove the wheel speed sensor electrical connector from the mounting bracket, if needed.
5. Loosen the wheel drive shaft from the wheel bearing/hub. Refer to Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement.




6. Remove the wheel bearing/hub mounting bolts (1).




7. Remove the wheel bearing/hub and backing plate from the steering knuckle.

Installation Procedure




1. Position the backing plate and wheel bearing/hub assembly in the steering knuckle.





Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution Fastener Caution.

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

Tighten the mounting bolts to 115 Nm (85 lb ft).




3. Reconnect the wheel speed senor electrical connector, if needed.
4. Install the wheel speed sensor electrical connector on the retaining bracket, if needed.
5. Install the brake rotor. Refer to Front Brake Rotor Replacement Front Brake Rotor Replacement.
6. Install the wheel drive shaft retaining nut and washer. Refer to Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement.
7. Remove the support and lower the vehicle.