Front

FRONT WHEEL BEARING/HUB REPLACEMENT

TOOLS REQUIRED
J 28733-B Front/Rear Spindle Remover

REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Remove the tire and wheel.




3. Disconnect the wheel speed sensor electrical connector (2), if equipped.




4. Remove the wheel speed sensor electrical connector from the bracket, if equipped.
5. Remove the brake caliper bracket with the brake caliper.
6. Remove the brake rotor.
7. Remove the wheel drive shaft nut.




8. Use 3 wheel nuts in order to attach the J 28733-B to the wheel bearing/hub.
9. Use the J 28733-B in order to push the wheel drive shaft out of the wheel bearing/hub.




10. Remove and DISCARD the wheel bearing/hub bolts.
11. Remove the wheel bearing/hub.

IMPORTANT: Ensure that the wheel drive shaft outer seal/boot is not damaged.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE




1. Install the wheel bearing/hub.
2. Install NEW wheel bearing/hub bolts.

CAUTION: These fasteners MUST be replaced with new fasteners anytime they become loose or are removed. Failure to replace these fasteners after they become loose or are removed may cause loss of vehicle control and personal injury.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

Tighten
Tighten the NEW wheel bearing/hub bolts to 130 N.m (96 lb ft).

3. Install the wheel drive shaft nut.
4. Install the brake rotor.
5. Install the brake caliper bracket with the brake caliper.




6. Install the wheel speed sensor electrical connector to the bracket, if equipped.

IMPORTANT: Ensure that the connector clip engages the bracket properly.




7. Connect the wheel speed sensor electrical connector (2), if equipped.
8. Install the tire and wheel.
9. Lower the vehicle.