WHEEL HUB, STEERING KNUCKLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

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Removal

Note

•  Install a new wheel bearing when the wheel hub is removed.

1.  Remove the brake caliper and mounting support. (See MOUNTING SUPPORT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

2.  Remove the front disc plate. (See DISC PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

3.  Remove the locknut.

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4.  Remove the tie-rod end nut.

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(1)  Remove the cotter pin.

(2)  Remove the nut.

5.  Disconnect the tie-rod end from the knuckle using the SST.

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6.  Remove the bolt and position the ABS sensor out of the way.

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7.  Disconnect the lower arm ball joint form the steering knuckle.

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(1)  Remove the pinch bolt.

(2)  Disconnect the lower arm ball joint form the steering knuckle.

8.  Remove the lower arm installation bolt (front side).

9.  Disconnect the drive shaft form the knuckle.

(1)  Position the drive shaft out of the way and support.

10.  Remove the steering knuckle.

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(1)  Remove the strut-to-steering knuckle bolts.

(2)  Remove the steering knuckle.

11.  Remove the wheel hub from the wheel bearing knuckle using the SSTs.

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12.  Grind the bearing inner race until approx. 0.5 mm {0.02 in} remains using a grinder.

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Caution

•  Do not damage the wheel hub by using a grinder or a chisel.

Note

•  This step is not needed if the inner wheel bearing race remains on the steering knuckle after removing the wheel hub.

13.  Break off and remove the bearing inner race using a chisel.

14.  Remove the snap ring.

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15.  Remove the bearing outer race from the steering knuckle using the SSTs.

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16.  Remove the dust cover if necessary.

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Note

•  The dust cover is pressed on.

Installation

1.  Install the dust cover if necessary.

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2.  Install the wheel bearing to the wheel hub using the SSTs.

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3.  Install the snap ring.

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4.  Press fit a wheel hub into the wheel bearing using the SSTs.

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5.  Install the steering knuckle.

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•  Position the steering knuckle.

6.  Install the drive shaft to the wheel hub.

7.  Install the lower arm installation bolt (front side).

8.  Install the bolt to the steering knuckle.

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•  Position and align the ball joint stud into the steering knuckle.

9.  Install the ABS sensor and tighten the bolt.

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10.  Install the outer ball joint to the steering knuckle.

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•  Install the outer ball joint nut.

•  Install a new cotter pin.

11.  Install a new wheel hub nut.

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12.  Install the brake disc. (See DISC PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

13.  Install the brake caliper and mounting support. (See MOUNTING SUPPORT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)