Front Hub and Bearing

FRONT HUB/BEARING

1. Raise and support vehicle.
2. Place suitable jack stands under frame.
3. Lower vehicle slightly so weight of vehicle rests on jack stands and not on control arms.
4. Remove tire and wheel assemblies. When performing any repair procedure near drive axles, care must be taken to prevent drive axle joints from being overextended. If either end of shaft is disconnected, over extension of the joint could result in separation of internal components which could go undetected and result in failure of the joint. Drive axle joint seal protectors part No. J-34754, or equivalent, should be used anytime service is performed on or near the drive axles.

Fig. 2 Hub Nut Replacement:

2. Insert a drift punch through brake caliper and rotor as shown in Fig. 2.
3. Clean drive axle threads of all dirt and lubricant, then remove hub nut and washer.
4. Remove caliper bolts and support caliper.

Fig. 3 Separating Hub & Drive Axle:

5. Attach hub spindle removal tool No. J-2873, or equivalent, then separate hub and drive axle as shown in Fig. 3.

Fig. 4 Hub & Bearing Assembly:

6. Remove three hub and bearing retaining bolts, shield, hub and bearing assembly and O-ring, Fig. 4.
7. Using a punch, remove seal from steering knuckle by tapping it toward the engine. After seal is removed from steering knuckle, remove seal from drive axle using side cutters.
8. Reverse procedure to install. The factory seal was installed from engine side of steering knuckle. Ensure to install replacement seal from wheel side of steering knuckle.