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Wheel Bearing and Wheel Hub

Removal and Installation

Wheel Bearing and Wheel Hub:

CAUTION: Suspension fasteners are critical parts because they affect performance of vital components and systems and their failure may result in major service expense. New parts must be installed with the same part numbers or equivalent part, if replacement is necessary. Do not use a replacement part of lesser quality or substitute design. Torque values must be used as specified during reassembly to make sure of correct retention of these parts.

1. Remove the wheel and tire.

2. CAUTION: Do not allow the caliper and anchor plate assembly to hang from the brake hose or damage to the hose can occur.

Remove the bolts and position the caliper, pads and anchor plate assembly aside.
^ Discard the bolts.
^ Support the caliper and anchor plate assembly using mechanic's wire.
^ To install, tighten to 165 Nm (122 lb-ft).
3. Remove the brake disc.

4. NOTE: Inspect and if necessary, clean area around wheel speed sensor before removing it from the wheel bearing and hub.

Remove the wheel speed sensor bolt and disconnect the wheel speed sensor from the wheel bearing and hub assembly.
^ To install, tighten to 18 Nm (13 lb-ft).
5. Remove the 3 bolts and the wheel bearing and wheel hub.
^ Discard the bolts.
^ To install, tighten to 122 Nm (90 lb-ft).
6. To install, reverse the removal procedure.