Wheel Hub: Service and Repair
FRONT HUB/BEARINGFig. 5 Checking dimension ``A'' to assure proper installation of hub:
1. Raise and support vehicle and remove front wheel.
2. Remove cotter pin and driveshaft castle nut.
3. Remove caliper bolts and caliper. Hang caliper aside.
4. Refer to Fig. 5, and measure dimension A for assembly reference. Pull hub out of knuckle.
Fig. 6 Removing steering knuckle:
5. Disconnect tie rod end from knuckle with tool J-21687-02 or equivalent.
6. Remove strut to knuckle bolts and then ball joint stud pinch bolt, Fig. 6.
7. Remove knuckle.
8. Using suitable drift, remove outer, then inner bearing from knuckle.
Fig. 7 Steering knuckle hub bearings and seal:
9. Apply suitable grease to balls and oil seal lips of wheel bearings. Fill area A, Fig. 7, with grease.
10. Install wheel bearings using bearing installer J-34856 or equivalent.
11. Install wheel bearing seal 5, Fig. 7, using tool J-34881 or equivalent.
Fig. 8 Installing spacer on wheel hub:
12. Install spacer on hub with bevel side first, Fig. 8.
13. Check that wheel bearing spacer bore is aligned with bearing bores. If not, move spacer until aligned.
14. Using plastic hammer, tap hub lightly into knuckle, taking care that hub does not cock.
15. Using installing tool J-34856 or J-7079-2 or equivalent, drive hub until dimension A, noted in step 4, is obtained.
16. Install brake pad and caliper.
17. Torque caliper bolts to 17.5-26 lb ft
18. Torque drive shaft castle nut to 108.5-195 lb ft
19. Install cotter pin.
20. Install wheel and lower vehicle.