WHEEL HUB, STEERING KNUCKLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [4X4]

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Caution

•  Performing the following procedures without first removing the ABS wheel‐speed sensor may possibly cause an open circuit in the harness if it is pulled by mistake. Before performing the following procedures, remove the ABS wheel‐speed sensor (axle side) and fix it to an appropriate place where the sensor will not be pulled by mistake while the vehicle is being serviced.

1.  Remove in the order indicated in the table.

2.  Install in the reverse order of removal.

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1	Locknut (See Locknut Removal Note) (See Locknut Installation Note)
2	Brake caliper component (See Brake Caliper Component Removal Note)
3	Disc plate
4	Tie‐rod end ball joint (See Tie-rod End Ball Joint Removal Note)
5	Bolt (stabilizer)
6	Bolt (shock absorber)
7	Upper arm ball joint
8	Lower arm ball joint
9	Wheel hub, steering knuckle, dust cover
10	Oil seal (See Oil Seal Removal Note) (See Oil Seal Installation Note)
11	Wheel hub component (See Wheel Hub Component Removal Note) (See Wheel Hub Component Installation Note)
12	Retaining ring
13	Wheel bearing (See Wheel Bearing Removal Note) (See Wheel Bearing Installation Note)
14	Dust cover (See Dust Cover Removal Note) (See Dust Cover Installation Note)
15	Steering knuckle
16	Hub bolt (See Hub Bolt Removal Note) (See Hub Bolt Installation Note)

Locknut Removal Note

1.  Knock the crimped portion of the locknut outward using a small chisel and a hammer.

2.  Lock the hub by applying the brakes.

3.  Remove the locknut.

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Brake Caliper Component Removal Note

1.  Remove the brake caliper component, and suspend it with rope.

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Tie-rod End Ball Joint Removal Note

1.  Remove the tie rod-nut.

2.  Separate the tie‐rod end from the steering knuckle using the SSTs.

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Oil Seal Removal Note

1.  Remove the oil seal by using a screwdriver.

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Wheel Hub Component Removal Note

1.  Remove the wheel hub component using the SSTs and a press.

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2.  If the bearing inner race remains on the front wheel hub component, grind a section of the bearing inner race until approx. 0.5 mm {0.02 in} remains. Then remove it using a chisel.

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Wheel Bearing Removal Note

1.  Remove the wheel bearing using the SSTs and a press.

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Dust Cover Removal Note

Note

•  The dust cover does not need to be removed unless it is being replaced.

1.  Mark the dust cover and steering knuckle for proper installation.

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2.  Remove the dust cover using a chisel.

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Hub Bolt Removal Note

Note

•  The hub bolts do not need to be removed unless they are being replaced.

1.  Remove the hub bolts using a press.

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Hub Bolt Installation Note

1.  Install the new hub bolts using a press.

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Dust Cover Installation Note

1.  Mark the new dust cover in the same way as the removed one.

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2.  Align the marks of the new dust cover and the knuckle.

3.  Install the new dust cover using the SSTs and a press.

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Wheel Bearing Installation Note

1.  Install the new wheel bearing using the SSTs and a press.

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Wheel Hub Component Installation Note

1.  Install the wheel hub component using the SSTs and a press.

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Oil Seal Installation Note

1.  Apply grease to the new oil seal lip.

2.  Install the new oil seal flush with the knuckle using the SSTs.

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Locknut Installation Note

1.  Install a new locknut and stake it as shown.

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