Wheel Hub: Service and Repair

Wheel Hub-Cobra








Special Tool(s)

Removal

CAUTION: Suspension fasteners are critical parts because they affect performance of vital components and systems and their failure can result in major service expense. A new part with the same part number must be installed if installation becomes necessary. If substitution is necessary, the part must be of the same finish and property class. Torque values must be used as specified during reassembly to make sure of correct retention of these parts.

1. Remove the rear wheel knuckle.





2. Remove the bolts and the dust shield. Discard the bolts.
3. Position the knuckle in a vise.





4. NOTE: There are two methods for removing the rear hub from the rear wheel bearing. Both methods are shown.

Method one. Using the special tools, remove the hub.





5. Method two. Using the special tools, remove the hub.





6. Remove the snap ring.





7. Press the wheel bearing from the knuckle.
1 Position the knuckle on the press bed supported by the special tool.
2 Using the appropriate step plate adapter, press the bearing from the knuckle.

Installation





1. Install the bearing.
1 Position the knuckle on the press.
2 Using the appropriate step plate adapter, press the bearing into the knuckle until the bearing clears the snap ring groove and bottoms out in the bore.





2. Install the snap ring.





3. CAUTION: The bearing inner race must be supported during hub installation. Failure to follow these instructions can damage the bearing.

Install the hub.
1 Position the knuckle in a press, making sure the wheel bearing inner race is supported with the appropriate step plate adapter.
2 Using the special tool, install the hub.





4. Install the dust shield and new bolts.





5. Inspect the bearing dust seal. If necessary, install a new dust seal.





6. Using a hammer and chisel, remove the dust seal.





7. Using the special tools, install the dust seal.
8. Install the knuckle.