Front Suspension

REMOVAL
AWD
1. Raise and support vehicle.





2. Remove wheel mounting nuts (3), then tire and wheel assembly (1).





3. While a helper applies brakes to keep hub from rotating, remove hub nut (1) from the axle half shaft (2).
4. Access and remove front brake rotor.





5. Remove four bolts (3) fastening hub and bearing (2) to knuckle.
6. Slide hub and bearing (2) off axle half shaft (1) and knuckle.

RWD
1. Raise and support vehicle.





2. Remove wheel mounting nuts (3), then tire and wheel assembly (1).
3. Access and remove front brake rotor.





4. Remove dust cap (2). When doing this, avoid damaging internal bore of hub to preserve seal integrity.
5. Remove hub nut (1).
6. Slide hub and bearing off knuckle spindle.

INSTALLATION
AWD





NOTE: Before installing hub and bearing on end of axle half shaft, ensure isolation washer is present on end of half shaft. Inspect washer making sure it is not worn or damaged. Washer can be installed in either direction on shaft.





1. Slide hub and bearing (2) onto axle half shaft (1). Position hub and bearing onto knuckle, lining up mounting bolt holes.
2. Install four bolts (3) fastening hub and bearing in place. Tighten mounting bolts to 68 Nm (50 ft. lbs.) torque.
3. Install brake rotor, then disc brake caliper and adapter assembly.





4. Install hub nut (1) on end of axle half shaft (2). While a helper applies brakes to keep hub from turning, tighten hub nut to 213 Nm (157 ft. lbs.) torque.





5. Install tire and wheel assembly. Tighten wheel mounting nuts (3) to 150 Nm (110 ft. lbs.) torque.
6. Lower vehicle.





7. Pump brake pedal several times to ensure vehicle has a firm brake pedal before moving vehicle.
8. Check and adjust brake fluid level in reservoir (1) as necessary.
9. Road test vehicle and make several stops to wear off any foreign material on brakes and to seat brake pads.

RWD





NOTE: Prior to installation, inspect magnetic encoder (for wheel speed sensor) (2) for any damage and make sure any metal debris sticking to it is removed.

1. Slide hub and bearing onto knuckle spindle.





2. Install hub nut (1) on end of spindle. Tighten hub nut to 250 Nm (184 ft. lbs.) torque.
3. Install brake rotor, then disc brake caliper and adapter assembly.

NOTE: Install a new dust cap to preserve seal integrity.

4. Install NEW dust cap (2) on hub and bearing.





5. Install tire and wheel assembly (1). Tighten wheel mounting nuts (3) to 150 Nm (110 ft. lbs.) torque.
6. Lower vehicle.





7. Pump brake pedal several times to ensure vehicle has a firm brake pedal before moving vehicle.
8. Check and adjust brake fluid level in reservoir (1) as necessary.
9. Road test vehicle and make several stops to wear off any foreign material on brakes and to seat brake pads.