Front Suspension

Wheel Bearing and Wheel Hub













Removal

1. Remove the wheel knuckle. For additional information, refer to Wheel Knuckle Service and Repair.

2. Remove and discard the snap ring.

3. NOTE: If removing the wheel hub, a new wheel bearing must be installed. The bearing inner race may remain on the wheel hub.

Using the Bushing Remover/Installer and Bearing Puller, remove the wheel hub.





4. NOTICE: The special tools must be used to prevent damage to the hub. If the hub is damaged, a new hub must be installed.

NOTICE: Do not use heat to remove the bearing inner ring or damage to the bearing may occur.

NOTE: This step is necessary if the inner wheel bearing race remains on the wheel hub after removing the wheel hub.

Using the Bushing Remover/Installer and Bearing Puller, remove the bearing inner race from the wheel hub.





5. Using the Axle Shaft Bearing Cup Installer and Wheel Speed Sensor Ring Installer, remove the bearing from the wheel knuckle.





Installation

1. NOTICE: Once the wheel bearing is installed, make sure the wheel speed sensor ring on the bearing and the sensor hole on the wheel knuckle are clean or damage to the wheel speed sensor or sensor ring may occur.

NOTICE: Make sure the wheel bearing is installed into the wheel knuckle with the wheel speed sensor ring (black in color) toward the inner face of the wheel knuckle.

Using the Tri-Beam Suspension Service Set Adapter, install the new wheel bearing.





2. Using the Bearing Cup Remover/Installer and the Drive Pinion Bearing Cup Installer, install the wheel hub.





3. NOTE: Make sure the wheel speed sensor hole in the wheel knuckle is not blocked by the snap ring. The sensor hole must be positioned between the ends of the snap ring.

Install the new snap ring.





4. Install the wheel knuckle. For additional information, refer to Wheel Knuckle Service and Repair.