Wheel Hub: Service and Repair

NOTE:
- If a vehicle has to be moved after removing the drive shaft, first install outer joint and tighten to 50 Nm (37 ft. lbs.) otherwise the wheel bearing will be damaged
- Welding and straightening operations are not permitted on load bearing suspension components or those components which locate the wheels.
- Always replace self-locking nuts.
- Always replace corroded nuts/ bolts.
- Wheel bolt tightening torque: 110 Nm (81 ft. lbs.).
- Directly below the component legend are the Fig. numbers. Please refer to these for information regarding removal and installation instructions.






1 Wheel Bolt,
- Tighten to: 110 Nm (81 ft. lbs.)

2 Self-Locking 12-point Nut
- Tighten to: 90 Nm (66 ft. lbs.) and turn 45° further (1/8)
- Loosening and tightening, refer to Transmission and Drivetrain
- Any paint residue and/or corrosion on thread of the outer joint must be removed before the nut is installed.

3 Screw

4 Brake Disc
- Repair instructions, refer to Brakes and Traction Control.

5 Brake Caliper
- Do not loosen brake hose when working on front suspension
- Hang up with wire or similar
- Replacing brake pads, refer to Brakes and Traction Control.

6 Countersunk Screw

7 Hub
- Pressing out, refer to Fig. 2
- Pressing in, refer to Fig. 6
- Pulling off inner race, refer to Fig. 3

8 Speed Sensor Rotor
- Only for vehicles with ABS

9 Hex Bolt
- Tighten to: 10 Nm (82 inch lbs.)

10 Splash Plate

11 Circlip
- Ensure seated correctly

12 Wheel Bearing
- Pressing out, refer to Fig. 4
- Always replace, as it is destroyed during pressing out
- Pressing in, refer to Fig. 5

13 Self-Locking Hex Nut
- Tighten to: 35 Nm (26 ft. lbs.)

14 Wheel Bearing Housing

15 Self-Locking Bolt/Washer
- Tighten to: 125 Nm (92 ft. lbs.)

16 Drive Shaft
- Removing installing, refer to 98
- Repairing, refer to Transmission and Drivetrain

17 Socket Head Multi-Point Bolt
- Tighten to: 45 Nm (33 ft. lbs.)

18 Hex Bolt
- Camber adjustment.
- Before loosening mark installation position

19 Hex Bolt

20 Bracket

21 Stop

22 Self-Locking Hex Nut
- Tighten to: 60 Nm (44 ft. lbs.)
- Loosening and tightening, refer to Fig. 1

23 Suspension Strut
- Disassembling and assembling, refer to Servicing

24 Self-Locking Hex Nut
- Tighten to: 95 Nm (70 ft. lbs.)

25 Tie Rod
- Removing installing. Service and Repair

NOTE: For this procedure, use the tools shown in the following illustrations or their equivalents.





Fig. 1 - Suspension Strut To Body, Loosening And Tightening





Fig. 2 - Hub, Pressing Out Of Wheel Bearing Housing





Fig. 3 - Inner Race, Pulling Off Hub
- Only use puller with leg clamp e.g. Kukko 204-2 (commercial type).





Fig. 4 - Wheel Bearing, Pressing Out Of Wheel Bearing Housing





Fig. 5 - Wheel Bearing, Pressing Into Wheel Bearing Housing





Fig. 6 - Hub, Pressing Into Wheel Bearing Housing