Front Suspension

Wheel Bearing/Hub Replacement - Front (AWD)

Tools Required

J 45859 Wheel Hub Remover

Removal Procedure

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Remove the tire and wheel.





3. Remove the wheel driveshaft retaining nut and discard.
4. Remove the brake rotor.





5. Disconnect the Antilock Brake System (ABS) electrical connector.
6. Remove the ABS electrical connector from the splash shield.





Notice: 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. Carefully remove the wheel bearing/hub mounting bolts.





8. Install J 45859, CJ129 Universal Hub Puller - Snap-on, 7394 Universal Hub Puller - OTC, or equivalent to the wheel bearing/hub.
9. Using J 45859, CJ129 Universal Hub Puller - Snap-on, 7394 Universal Hub Puller - OTC, or equivalent carefully disengage the wheel driveshaft from the wheel bearing/hub.
10. Remove the wheel bearing/hub.

Installation Procedure





1. Install the wheel bearing/hub.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice.

Notice: 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.

2. Install the wheel bearing/hub mounting bolts.

Tighten the wheel bearing/hub mounting bolts to 135 N.m (100 lb ft).





3. Install the ABS electrical connector to the splash shield.
4. Connect the ABS electrical connector.





5. Install a new wheel driveshaft retaining nut.

Tighten the nut to 160 N.m (118 lb ft).

6. Install the brake rotor.
7. Install the tire and wheel.
8. Lower the vehicle.