Wheel Hub: Service and Repair

Wheel Bearing and Wheel Hub





Special Tool(s)

Removal and Installation





1. Loosen the axle retainer nut.





2. NOTE: The wheel speed sensor electrical connectors are located in the engine compartment secured to the fender aprons.

Disconnect the wheel speed sensor.
3. Remove the wheel and tire assembly.
4. Remove and discard the axle retainer nut.
^ To install, tighten to 250 Nm (184 ft. lbs.).





5. Using the special tool, separate the outboard CV joint from the wheel hub.





6. Detach the wheel speed sensor harness from the brake hose.
7. Remove the brake hose-to-wheel knuckle bolt.
^ To install, tighten to 15 Nm (11 ft. lbs.).





8. Remove the 2 anchor plate bolts.
^ To install, tighten to 210 Nm (155 ft. lbs.).

9. CAUTION: Do not allow the brake caliper to hang from the hose or damage to the hose can occur.

Position the caliper, pads and anchor plate aside.
10. Remove the brake disc.
11. Remove and discard the 3 wheel hub-to-wheel knuckle bolts.
^ To install, tighten to 112 Nm (83 ft. lbs.).
12. Remove the wheel bearing and hub assembly.
13. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Always install new wheel hub-to-wheel knuckle bolts and a new axle retainer nut.