Front Suspension

Front Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement

Special Tools

J 42129 Wheel Hub Removal

Removal Procedure

1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (Service and Repair).
2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (Service and Repair).




3. Remove the wheel drive shaft nut.
4. Remove the brake rotor. Refer to Front Brake Rotor Replacement (Service and Repair).
5. Disconnect the electrical connector from the wheel speed sensor.
6. Remove the wheel speed sensor connector from the bracket by depressing the locking tabs.





Caution: Avoid tool contact to the outer constant velocity boot seal when removing the wheel bearing mounting bolts. Failure to observe this notice may result in damage to the CV boot.



7. Remove the 3 hub and bearing assembly bolts.
8. Install the J 42129 to the hub and bearing assembly in order to remove the hub and bearing assembly from the wheel drive shaft.




9. Remove the hub and bearing assembly from the steering knuckle.

Installation Procedure




1. Install the hub and bearing assembly to the steering knuckle.





Caution: 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.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

2. Install the 3 hub and bearing assembly bolts and tighten to 115 Nm (85 lb ft.
3. Install the wheel speed sensor connector into the bracket until the locking tabs click into place.
4. Connect the electrical connector to the wheel speed sensor.




5. Install the axle nut to the wheel drive shaft, hand tighten the wheel drive shaft nut.
6. Install the brake rotor. Refer to Front Brake Rotor Replacement (Service and Repair).




7. Install the wheel drive shaft nut to the wheel drive shaft.
8. Use a screw driver or similar tool to stop the rotation of the brake rotor and tighten to 215 Nm (159 lb ft).
9. Install the tire and wheel assemblies. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (Service and Repair).