Front

WHEEL BEARING / HUB REPLACEMENT - FRONT

Removal Procedure





1. Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly.
3. Remove the wheel drive shaft nut.
4. Without disconnecting the hydraulic brake flex hose, remove and support the front brake caliper and bracket as an assembly, and remove the front brake rotor.
5. Disconnect the electrical connector from the wheel speed sensor jumper, if equipped with ABS.
6. Release the wheel speed sensor jumper connector from the harness retaining bracket on the strut, if equipped with ABS.






7. Install the J 28733-B, 7208A Hub Remover - OTC, CJ129 Universal Hub Puller - Snap-On, 7349 Universal Hub Puller - OTC, or equivalent, to the wheel bearing/hub assembly and secure with lug nuts.
8. Using the J 28733-B or equivalent, begin to disengage the wheel drive shaft from the bearing/hub assembly.
9. Remove the wheel bearing/hub assembly mounting bolts from behind the steering knuckle.

Important: Note the orientation of the wheel bearing/hub spacer (1) before removal.

10. Remove the wheel bearing/hub assembly and spacer (1) from the steering knuckle and wheel drive shaft.

Installation Procedure






1. Install the wheel bearing/hub assembly and spacer (1) to the steering knuckle and wheel drive shaft. Position the spacer as noted prior to removal.

Notice: This is a self-retaining fastener joint that does not require thread locking compounds. Do not attempt to clean the threads with a standard tap. If a standard tap is used, damage to the joint threads will occur.

Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

2. Install the wheel bearing/hub assembly mounting bolts. Tighten the bolts evenly to draw the bearing assembly to the steering knuckle, then tighten the bolts to specifications.
- Tighten the bolts to 115 Nm (85 ft. lbs.).






3. Install the wheel speed sensor jumper connector to the harness retaining bracket on the strut, if equipped with ABS.
4. Connect the electrical connector to the wheel speed sensor jumper, if equipped with ABS.
5. Install the brake rotor, and install the brake caliper and bracket as an assembly.
6. Install the wheel drive shaft nut.
- Tighten the wheel drive shaft nut to 100 Nm (74 lb. ft.) plus 35°
7. Install the tire and wheel assembly.
8. Lower the vehicle.