Wheel Hub: Service and Repair
REMOVAL PROCEDURE- Tools Required
- J 42188 Ball Joint Separator
NOTICE: The Front and Rear Wheel Hub/Wheel Speed Sensors are not interchangeable. When you are replacing a Wheel Hub/Wheel Speed Sensor be sure to use the correct Wheel Hub/Wheel Speed Sensor part number. Do not mount the Rear Wheel Hub/Wheel Speed Sensor in the front steering knuckle. The Rear Wheel Hub/Wheel Speed Sensor features a splined hole through the center of the bearing which mates to the drive axle. The Rear Wheel Hub/Wheel Speed Sensor requires the support of the drive axle and the drive axle nut clamped joint to properly carry the vehicle loads. Mounting the Rear Wheel Hub/Wheel Speed Sensor in the front steering knuckle can cause bearing failure and possible damage to the vehicle.
1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lift Points.
2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Wheels, Tires and Alignment.
3. Remove the brake caliper and rotor. Refer to Brake Rotor Replacement - Front and Brake Caliper Replacement - Front in Disc Brakes.
4. Remove the stabilizer shaft link from the lower control arm.
5. Disconnect the wheel speed sensor electrical connector.
6. Support the lower control arm using a jackstand.
7. Separate the outer tie rod ball stud from the steering knuckle using J 42188. Refer to Tie Rod End Replacement - Outer- On Vehicle in Power Steering.
8. Separate the lower ball joint stud from the steering knuckle using J 42188. Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement.
9. Remove the wheel hub mounting bolts.
10. Remove the hub and bearing assembly from the steering knuckle.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Install the hub and bearing assembly into the steering knuckle.
2. Install the wheel hub mounting bolts.
NOTICE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
- Tighten the wheel hub mounting bolts to 130 Nm (96 ft. lbs.).
3. Install the lower control arm ball stud to the steering knuckle. Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement.
4. Remove the jackstand.
5. Install the steering linkage outer tie rod ball stud to the steering knuckle. Refer to Tie Rod End Replacement - Outer- On Vehicle in Power Steering.
6. Connect the wheel speed sensor electrical connector.
7. Install the stabilizer shaft link to the lower control arm. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement
8. Install the brake rotor and caliper. Refer to Brake Rotor Replacement - Front and Brake Caliper Replacement - Front in Disc Brakes.
9. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Wheels, Tires and Alignment.
10. Lower the vehicle.
11. Check the front wheel toe and adjust as necessary. Refer to Measuring Wheel Alignment (Front) in Wheel Alignment.