Hub and Rotor Assembly Replacement
Removal ProcedureFor Full-Floating Axle Wheel End Components Refer to Rear Axle Disassembled Views.
^ Tool Required
- J 2222-C Wheel Bearing Nut Wrench
1. Raise the vehicle until the wheel is free to rotate.
2. Remove the tire and the wheel assembly.
3. Remove the axle shaft.
4. Remove the nut using J 2222-C.
5. Remove the retaining ring.
6. Remove the lock or the key.
7. Remove the adjusting nut.
8. Remove the washer.
9. Remove the hub and the rotor. Inspect for any worn or damaged parts. Replace any defective parts.
Installation Procedure
1. Connect the hub and rotor to the tube being sure that the bearings and the oil seal are positioned properly.
2. Apply a light coat of high melting point Extreme Pressure bearing lubricant to the contact surfaces and on the outside of the axle tube.
3. Install the washer and engage the tang in the keyway.
4. Install the adjusting nut.
^ Tighten the adjusting nut to 68 Nm (50 ft. lbs.) while turning the hub.
^ Back-off the locknut and re-tighten it to 41 to 54 Nm (30 to 40 ft. lbs.) while rotating the hub.
^ Back-off the nut 135° to 150°.
^ The final bearing adjustment is 0.025 to 0.25 mm (0.001 to 0.010 inch).
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
5. Install the lockwasher and the outer locknut.
6. Bend on of the ears of the lockwasher over the inner nut to a minimum of 30°.
7. Bend one of the ears of the lockwasher over the outer nut to a minimum of 60°.
^ Tighten the nut to 88 Nm (65 ft. lbs.).
8. Install the axle shaft.
9. Install the tire and the wheel assembly.
10. Lower the vehicle.