Overhaul

DISASSEMBLY





1. Remove the snap ring.





2. Attach the special tools to the knuckle and hub.
3. Secure the knuckle in a vise.
4. Tighten the nut of the special tool and remove the hub from the knuckle.

NOTE: When removing wheel hub or wheel bearing from knuckle, replace wheel bearing assembly (outer race, inner races and grease seals) with a new one.





5. Using the special tool, remove the wheel bearing inner race (outside) from the front hub.





6. Install the inner race (outside) that was removed from the hub to the wheel bearing, and then use the special tool to remove the wheel bearing.

INSPECTION
1. Check the hub and brake disc mounting surfaces for scoring and contamination.
2. Check the knuckle inner surface for scoring and cracks.
3. Check for a defective bearing.

ASSEMBLY
1. Fill the wheel bearing with multipurpose grease.





2. Apply a thin coating of multipurpose grease to the knuckle and bearing contact surfaces.
3. Press-in the bearing by using the special tool.

NOTE: Do not press inner race of wheel bearing assembly.





4. Install snap ring into groove of knuckle.
5. Install the disc to the hub, and torque to specification.

Tightening torque: 50-60 Nm (36-43 ft. lbs.).

6. Use the special tool to mount the hub onto the knuckle.
7. Tighten the hub to the knuckle to 200-260 Nm (148-192 ft. lbs.) with the special tool.
8. Rotate the hub to seat the bearing.





9. Measure the bearing pre-load.

Tightening torque: 1.8 Nm (16 inch lbs.).





10. Measure to determine whether the end play of the hub is within the specified limit or not.

Hub end play: 0.1 mm (0.004 inch).

11. Remove the special tool.
12. Apply the recommended grease to the bearing and to the inside of the knuckle.
Recommended grease: Multipurpose grease SAE J310a, NLGI grade No. 2.