Front Hub and Bearing

FRONT HUB/BEARING

Fig. 3 Wheel Bearing/Hub Removal:

Fig. 4 Hub Vise Installation:

Fig. 5 Inner Bearing Race Removal:

Fig. 6 Bearing Removal:

1. Remove steering knuckle and hub assembly as outlined under STEERING KNUCKLE & HUB ASSEMBLY.
2. Remove splash shields, then ABS wheel speed sensor, is equipped.
3. Install wheel bearing/hub removal tool No. SA9159S or equivalent, Fig. 3, then place assembly in suitable soft jawed vise, Fig. 4.
4. Hold hub drive with suitable wrench, tighten driver screw to remove hub.
5. Install inner race puller, Fig. 5, then remove inner bearing race.
6. Remove steering knuckle from vise, then remove bridge retainer and bridge.
7. Using suitable snap ring pliers, remove bridge snap ring.
8. Using knuckle support tube and small driver, Fig. 6, press out bearing.
9. Reverse to assemble.