Wheel Bearing/Hub Assembly

FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS/HUB





1. Using large driver (part number 6), press in new bearing, as shown in illustration, until seated.

IMPORTANT: When performing this operation, the small driver (part number 7) must be used to support the bearing inner race with its small (pilot) side facing towards the press, away from bearing.





2. Press in hub as shown in illustration, using part numbers:
- 5 - knuckle support tube
- 7 - small driver





3. Install bearing retainer snap ring.
4. Install ABS wheel speed sensor into knuckle with fastener.
Torque: 8 Nm (6 ft. lbs.)

INSTALLATION





1. Position steering knuckle onto axle shaft and install axle to hub washer and a new nut.

IMPORTANT: Do not tighten nut at this time.

2. Install ball joint stud through knuckle attachment point and install castle nut.

IMPORTANT: Do not tighten nut at this time.

3. Attach steering knuckle-to-strut with fasteners.

IMPORTANT: Tie rod end threads must be thoroughly cleaned before tightening nut. Do not lubricate any portion of the stud.

IMPORTANT: Use new nut, torque retention of old nut may not be sufficient.

4. Install tie rod end into steering knuckle.
Torque: 55 Nm (41 ft. lbs.)





5. Use linkage installer J-44015 (or equivalent) to seat tie rod end into knuckle.
Torque: 45 Nm (33 ft. lbs.)
6. Remove linkage installer and install new tie rod end nut.

IMPORTANT: Lower control arm ball stud threads should be thoroughly cleaned and lubricated before installing and tightening nut.
7. Install ball joint stud castle nut, but do not torque.

IMPORTANT: If necessary to rotate castle nut to align with hole in the stud, always tighten the nut to align it; never loosen it. Install new cotter pin.

IMPORTANT: With fasteners installed but not tightened, push bottom of strut inward while tightening fasteners.





8. Tighten steering knuckle-to-strut fasteners.
Torque: 170 Nm (126 ft. lbs.)

IMPORTANT: If it is necessary to rotate the castle nut after tightening to orient it to the hole in the stud, always tighten the nut to align it; never loosen it.

9. Tighten ball joint stud castle nut.
Torque: 75 Nm (55 ft. lbs.)
10. Install new cotter pin.





11. Install rotor onto wheel hub.
12. Install caliper mount bracket onto knuckle.
Torque: 110 Nm (81 ft. lbs.)





13. If equipped with ABS, install electrical connector to ABS wheel speed sensor.
14. Depress brake pedal and tighten axle to hub nut.
Torque: 200 Nm (148 ft. lbs.)

NOTICE: Before installing wheels, remove rust or corrosion from wheel mounting surfaces and brake rotors/drums. Failure to do so can cause wheel nuts to loosen in service.

15. Position wheel onto hub.
16. Install wheel nuts and tighten in a crisscross pattern. Repeat tightening pattern to make sure torque is correct.
Torque: 140 Nm (103 ft. lbs.)
17. Lower vehicle from hoist.
18. Perform vehicle wheel alignment.