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Overhaul

Front Wheel Hub and Steering Knuckle Disassembly and Assembly





Disassembly





1) Uncaulk and remove dust cover (1).
2) Remove circlip.





3) Using hydraulic press (1) and special tool, remove wheel bearing.
Special Tool
(A): 09913-75520

CAUTION: When installing wheel bearing, replace it with new one.





4) Remove wheel bearing outside inner race (1).
Special Tool
(C): 09913-65810
(D): 09913-85230





5) Remove hub bolts (1) with copper hammer or hydraulic press.

CAUTION: Never remove bolt unless replacement is necessary. Be sure to use a new bolt for replacement.

Assembly





1) Face grooved rubber seal side (1) of new wheel bearing (2) upward as shown in figure and press-fit it into knuckle using special tool.
Special Tool
(A): 09913-75510

CAUTION: When installing wheel bearing, replace it with new one.





2) Install circlip (1).





3) Drive in dust cover so that dimensions "a" and "b" become equal as shown in figure.

CAUTION: When drive in dust cover, be careful not to deform it.





4) Caulk with a punch.





5) Insert new hub bolt (1) in hub hole. Rotate hub bolt slowly to assure that serrations are aligned with those made by original bolt.