Wheel Hub: Service and Repair

WHEEL HUB





REMOVAL
1. Remove wheel and tire using power tool.
2. Without disassembling the hydraulic lines, remove caliper torque member bolts using power tool. Then reposition brake caliper aside with wire.

CAUTION: Do not press brake pedal while brake caliper is removed.





3. Put alignment mark on disc rotor and wheel hub and bearing assembly, then remove disc rotor.
4. Remove cotter pin, then remove lock nut from drive shaft using power tool.
5. Remove drive shaft from wheel hub and bearing assembly.
6. Remove wheel sensor from wheel hub and bearing assembly.
^ Inspect the wheel sensor O-ring, replace the wheel sensor assembly if damaged.
^ Clean the wheel sensor hole and mounting surface with a suitable brake cleaner and clean lint-free shop rag. Be careful that dirt and debris does not enter the axle bearing area.
^ Apply a coat of suitable grease to the wheel sensor O-ring and mounting hole.

CAUTION: Do not pull on the wheel sensor harness.

7. Remove wheel hub and bearing assembly bolts using power tool.
8. Remove splash guard and wheel hub and bearing assembly from steering knuckle.
^ Carefully remove wheel sensor and harness through hole in splash guard.

INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Check for deformity, cracks and damage on each part and replace if necessary

INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
^ Use new bolts when installing the wheel hub and bearing assembly





^ When installing disc rotor on wheel hub and bearing assembly, position the disc rotor according to alignment mark.
^ When installing wheel and tire, refer to WT-7, Rotation. Rotation