Front Suspension

Wheel Bearing/Hub Replacement - Front

Tools Required

J 28733-B Front/Rear Spindle Remover, or Equivalent

Removal Procedure

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly.
3. Remove the wheel drive shaft nut.
4. Without disconnecting the hydraulic brake flex hose, remove and support the front brake caliper and bracket as an assembly, and remove the front brake rotor.




5. Disconnect the electrical connector from the wheel speed sensor jumper, if equipped with ABS.
6. Release the wheel speed sensor jumper connector from the harness retaining bracket on the strut, if equipped with ABS.




7. Install the J 28733-B, 7208A Hub Remover - OTC, CJ129 Universal Hub Puller - Snap-On, 7394 Universal Hub Puller - OTC, or equivalent, to the wheel bearing/hub assembly and secure with lug nuts.
8. Using the J 28733-B or equivalent, begin to disengage the wheel drive shaft from the bearing/hub assembly.
9. Remove the 3 wheel bearing/hub assembly mounting bolts.

Important: Take note of the orientation of the wheel bearing/hub spacer (1) before removal.

10. Remove the wheel bearing/hub assembly and spacer (1) from the steering knuckle and wheel drive shaft.

Installation Procedure




1. Install the wheel bearing/hub assembly and spacer (1) to the steering knuckle and wheel drive shaft. Position the spacer as noted prior to removal.

Notice: This is a self-retaining fastener joint that does not require thread locking compounds. Do not attempt to clean the threads with a standard tap. If a standard tap is used, damage to the joint threads will occur.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice.

2. Install the wheel bearing/hub assembly mounting bolts. Tighten the bolts evenly to draw the bearing assembly to the steering knuckle, then tighten the bolts to specifications.

Tighten the bolts to 115 N.m (85 lb ft).




3. Install the wheel speed sensor jumper connector to the harness retaining bracket on the strut, if equipped with ABS.
4. Connect the electrical connector to the wheel speed sensor jumper, if equipped with ABS.
5. Install the brake rotor, and install the brake caliper and bracket as an assembly.
6. Install the wheel drive shaft nut.
7. Install the tire and wheel assembly.
8. Lower the vehicle.