Front Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement
Removal Procedure
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
- Remove the front tyre and wheel assembly. Refer to Tyre and Wheel Removal and Installation .
- Remove the front brake rotor. Refer to Front Brake Disc Replacement .
- Remove the wheel speed sensor assembly from the knuckle, if equipped. Refer to Front Wheel Speed Sensor Replacement .
Note: Support the wheel drive shaft with heavy mechanic's wire or equivalent.
- Remove the wheel drive shaft nut. Refer to Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement .
- Remove the wheel bearing/hub mounting bolts.
- Remove the wheel bearing/hub assembly from the steering knuckle.
Installation Procedure
- Install the wheel bearing/hub assembly to the knuckle.
- Using an approved cleaner, remove the old threadlocker from the bolts.
Note: Allow the threadlocker to cure approximately 10 minutes before installation.
- Apply the threadlocker on 2/3 of the bolt. Refer to Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers .
- Remove the mechanic's wire from the wheel drive shaft.
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.
- Install the wheel bearing/hub bolts and tighten to 120 N·m (89 lb ft).
- Install the wheel drive shaft nut. Refer to Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement .
- Install the wheel speed sensor assembly on the knuckle, if equipped. Refer to Front Wheel Speed Sensor Replacement .
- Install the front brake rotor. Refer to Front Brake Disc Replacement .
- Install the front tyre and wheel assembly. Refer to Tyre and Wheel Removal and Installation .
- Lower the vehicle.
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