Drive Axles, Bearings and Joints: Service and Repair

^ Tool Required:
- J 28733-A Front Hub Spindle Remover
- Or Equivalent

Remove or Disconnect
1. Raise vehicle and suitably support.
2. Tire and wheel.

Important: Do not remove nut at this time, failure to follow proper sequence of removal may cause permanent bearing damage.

3. Loosen drive axle shaft nut one turn. Refer to Transmission and Drivetrain.
4. Brake caliper, mounting bracket and rotor. Refer to Brakes and Traction Control.
5. Drive axle shaft nut.
6. Loosen hub/bearing to knuckle attaching bolts.
7. Using J 28733-A, push axle splines back out of the hub/bearing.
8. Hub/bearing to knuckle attaching bolts.

Important: Protect the axle seals (boots) from damage during handling.

9. ABS sensor mounting bolt and position ABS sensor aside to prevent damage.
10. Hub/bearing.

Inspect
- All components for wear or damage.

Install or Connect

NOTICE: Always use the correct fastener in the proper location. When you replace a fastener, use ONLY the exact part number for that application. The manufacturer will call out those fasteners that require a replacement after removal. The manufacturer will also call out the fasteners that require thread lockers or thread sealant. UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED, do not use supplemental coatings (paints, greases, or other corrosion inhibitors) on threaded fasteners or fastener joint interfaces. Generally, such coatings adversely affect the fastener torque and the joint clamping force, and may damage the fastener. When you install fasteners, use the correct tightening sequence and specifications. Following these instructions can help you avoid damage to parts and systems.

1. Hub/bearing onto axle shaft splines.
2. Knuckle to hub/bearing attaching bolts.
3. Properly position ABS sensor and install mounting bolt.
4. Rotor, brake caliper, and mounting bracket. Refer to Brakes and Traction Control.
5. New drive axle nut. Refer to Transmission and Drivetrain.
6. Tire and wheel.
7. Lower vehicle.