Front

Wheel Bearing/Hub Replacement - Front (AWD)

^ Tools Required
- J 45859 Wheel Hub Remover

Removal Procedure
1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Remove the tire and wheel.





3. Remove the wheel driveshaft retaining nut and discard.
4. Remove the brake rotor. Refer to Brake Rotor Replacement - Front in Disc Brakes.





5. Disconnect the ABS electrical connector.
6. Remove the ABS electrical connector from the splash shield.





7. Notice: Avoid tool contact to the outer constant velocity boot seal when removing the wheel bearing mounting bolts. Failure to observe this notice may result in damage to the CV boot.

Carefully remove the wheel bearing/hub mounting bolts.





8. Install J 45859 to the wheel bearing/hub.
9. Using J 45859 carefully disengage the wheel driveshaft from the wheel bearing/hub.
10. Remove the wheel bearing/hub.

Installation Procedure





1. Install the wheel bearing/hub.

2. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

Notice: Avoid tool contact to the outer constant velocity boot seal when removing the wheel bearing mounting bolts. Failure to observe this notice may result in damage to the CV boot.

Install the wheel bearing/hub mounting bolts.
Tighten the wheel bearing/hub mounting bolts to 135 Nm (96 ft. lbs.).





3. Install the ABS electrical connector to the splash shield.
4. Connect the ABS electrical connector.





5. Install a new wheel driveshaft retaining nut.
Tighten the nut to 160 Nm (118 ft. lbs.).
6. Install the brake rotor. Refer to Brake Rotor Replacement - Front in Disc Brakes.
7. Install the tire and wheel.
8. Lower the vehicle.