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Front Hub And Bearing - Installation






INSTALLATION





1. Install the hub and bearing (1) by sliding it over the half shaft and into the knuckle.
2. Install the four bolts (2) fastening the hub and bearing (1) to the knuckle (3). Tighten the four bolts to 82 Nm (60 ft. lbs.).
3. Install the brake rotor, disc brake caliper and adapter. Brake Rotor - Installation






NOTE: Always install a new hub nut. The original hub nut is one-time use only and should be discarded when removed.

4. Clean all foreign matter from the threads of the half shaft outer C/V joint.
5. Install the hub nut (1) on the end of the half shaft (2) and lightly tighten it.
6. While a helper applies the brakes to keep the hub from rotating, tighten the hub nut (1) to 132 Nm (97 ft. lbs.).





7. Install the tire and wheel assembly (1) . Tires And Wheels - Installation Install and tighten wheel mounting nuts (3) to 135 Nm (100 ft. lbs.).
8. Lower the vehicle.