Wheel Hub: Service and Repair

REMOVAL
1. Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Remove the front wheels.
3. Remove the disc brake caliper adapter.
4. Remove the wheel flange ring (if equipped with dual rear wheels) (Fig. 5).
5. Remove the disc brake rotor.





6. Remove the grease cap (Fig. 4).
7. Loosen the bolt on the clamping nut and remove the clamping nut (Fig. 4).
8. Remove the thrust washer (Fig. 4).
9. Remove the wheel hub and tapered roller bearing from the stub axle assembly (Fig. 4).

INSTALLATION
1. Install the wheel hub with the tapered roller bearing on the stub axle (Fig. 4).
2. Grease the outer tapered roller bearing thoroughly and push onto the steering knuckle (Fig. 4).

NOTE: The smooth side of the thrust washer must point toward the wheel bearing.

3. Install the thrust washer (Fig. 4).
4. Install the clamping nut (Fig. 4). Tighten to 12 Nm (9 ft. lbs.) and then loosen a half of a turn.
5. Check for wheel bearing end play. End play should be 0.02 - 0.04 mm (0.000787 - 0.00158 inch) (Fig. 3).
6. Pack the grease cap half with grease and coat at the edge with sealant and install the cap (Fig. 4).
7. Install the disc brake rotor.
8. Install the disc brake caliper adapter.





9. Install the wheel flange ring (if equipped with dual rear wheels) (Fig. 5).
10. Install the front tire & wheels assembly.
11. Lower the vehicle.