Wheel Bearing/Hub Assembly

FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS AND/OR HUB





1. Using large driver (part number 6), press in new bearing, as shown in illustration, until seated.

IMPORTANT: When performing this operation, the small driver (part number 7) must be used to support the bearing inner race with its small (pilot) side facing towards the press, away from bearing.





2. Press in hub as shown in illustration, using part numbers:
^ 5-knuckle support tube
^ 7 - small driver





3. Install bearing retainer snap ring.
4. Install ABS wheel speed sensor into knuckle with fastener.

Torque: 8 Nm (72 lb in.)

INSTALLATION





1. Position steering knuckle onto axle shaft and install axle to hub washer and a new nut.

IMPORTANT: Do not tighten fastener at this time.

2. Install the ball joint stud through the knuckle attachment point and install castle nut.

IMPORTANT: Do not tighten fastener at this time.

3. Attach steering knuckle-to-strut with fasteners.

IMPORTANT: Tie rod end threads must be thoroughly cleaned and lubricated before tightening nut. Lubricate only the threaded part of the stud. Do not lubricate the smooth tapered portion of the stud.





4. A. If equipped with a cotterpin and castle nut, attach tie rod end-to-steering knuckle with castle nut.

Torque: 45 Nm (33 lb ft)

IMPORTANT: If it is necessary to rotate the castle nut after tightening to align it with the hole in the stud, always tighten the nut to align it; never loosen it. Install new cotter pin.





B. If equipped with a torque prevailing (self-locking) nut, attach tie rod-to-steering knuckle with a NEW nut. Prevent tie rod ball stud from turning while tightening torque prevailing nut.

Torque: 55 Nm (41 lb ft)

IMPORTANT: Lower control arm ball stud threads must be thoroughly cleaned and lubricated before installing and tightening nut.

5. Tighten ball joint stud castle nut.

Torque: 75 Nm (55 lb ft)

IMPORTANT: If it is necessary to rotate the castle nut after tightening to align it with the hole in the stud, always tighten the nut to align it; never loosen it. Install new cotter pint





IMPORTANT: With fasteners installed but not tightened, push bottom of strut inward while tightening fasteners.

IMPORTANT: Lower control arm ball stud threads must be thoroughly cleaned and lubricated prior to tightening nut.

6. Tighten steering knuckle-to-strut fasteners.

Torque: 170 Nm (126 lb ft)

IMPORTANT: If it is necessary to rotate the castle nut after tightening to orient it to the hole in the stud, always tighten the nut to align it; never loosen it.

7. Tighten ball joint stud castle nut.

Torque: 75 Nm (55 lb ft)

8. Install new cotter pin.





9. Install rotor onto wheel hub.
10. Install caliper mount bracket onto knuckle.

Torque: 110 Nm (81 lb ft)





11. If equipped with ABS, install electrical connector to ABS wheel speed sensor.
12. Depress brake pedal and tighten axle to hub nut.

Torque: 200 Nm (148 lb ft)

NOTICE: Before installing wheels, remove rust or corrosion from wheel mounting surfaces and brake rotors/drums. Failure to do so can cause wheel nuts to loosen in service.

13. Position wheel onto hub.
14. Install wheel nuts and tighten in a crisscross pattern. Repeat tightening pattern to make sure torque is correct.

Torque: 140 Nm (103 lb ft)

15. Lower vehicle from hoist.
16. Perform vehicle wheel alignment. Refer to ALIGNMENT in WHEELS, TIRES AND ALIGNMENT.