Front Axle
TOOL REQUIRED- ST1 927080000 Hub Stand
- ST2 927060000 Hub Remover
- ST1 927400000 Housing Stand
- ST2 927100000 Bearing Remover
NOTE: Knuckle must be removed before preforming this procedure.
REMOVAL
1. Using ST1, support housing and hub securely.
2. Attach ST2 to housing and drive hub out. If inner bearing race remains in the hub, remove it with a suitable tool (commercially available).
CAUTION:
^ Be careful not to scratch polished area of hub.
^ Be sure to install inner race on the side of outer race from which it was removed.
3. Remove disc cover from housing.
4. Using a standard screwdriver, remove outer and inner oil seals.
CAUTION: Do not use old oil seals.
5. Using pliers, remove snap ring.
6. Using ST1 support housing securely.
7. Using ST2, press inner race to drive out outer bearing.
CAUTION:
^ Do not remove outer race unless it is faulty.
^ Discard outer race after removal.
^ Do not replace inner or outer race separately; always replace as a unit.
8. Loosen bolts which secure tone wheel to hub. Remove tone wheel (only vehicle equipped with ABS).
9. Using ST and a hydraulic press, drive hub bolts out.
CAUTION: Be careful not to hammer hub bolts. This may deform hub.
INSPECTION
Check the removed parts for wear and damage. If defective, replace with new ones.
CAUTION:
^ If bearing is faulty, replace it as a bearing set.
^ Be sure to replace oil seal at every overhaul.
INSTALLATION
1. Attach hub to ST securely.
2. Using a hydraulic press, press new hub bolts into place.
CAUTION: Be sure to press hub bolts until their seating surfaces contact the hub.
NOTE: Use 12 mm (0.47 inch) dia. holes in HUB STAND to prevent bolts from tilting.
3. Remove foreign particles (dust, rust, etc.) from mating surfaces of hub and tone wheel, and install tone wheel to hub (only vehicle equipped with ABS).
CAUTION: Be careful not to damage tone wheel teeth.
NOTE: Ensure tone wheel closely contacts hub.
4. Clean dust or foreign particles from inside the housing.
5. Using ST1 and ST2, press a new bearing into place.
CAUTION:
^ Always press outer race when installing bearing.
^ Be careful not to remove plastic lock from inner race when installing bearing.
^ Charge bearing with new grease when outer race is not removed.
6. Install snap ring in its groove.
NOTE: Make sure to install it firmly to groove.
7. Using ST1 and ST2, press outer oil seal until it contacts the bottom of housing.
8. Using ST1 and ST2, press inner oil seal until it contacts circlip.
9. Invert ST and housing.
10. Apply sufficient grease to oil seal lip. Specified grease: SHELL 6459N
CAUTION:
^ If specified grease is not available, remove bearing grease and apply Auto Rex A instead.
^ Do not mix different types of grease.
11. Install disc cover to housing the three bolts. Tightening torque: 14 ± 4 Nm (10.1 ± 2.9 ft. lbs.).
12. Attach hub to ST1 securely.
13. Clean dust or foreign particles from the polished surface of hub.
14. Using ST2, press bearing into hub by driving inner race.