Wheel Hub: Service and Repair

WHEEL BEARING AND WHEEL HUB REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

Removal

CAUTION:Suspension fasteners are critical parts because they affect performance of vital components and systems and their failure may result in major service expense. New parts must be installed with the same part numbers or equivalent part, if replacement is necessary. Do not use a replacement part of lesser quality or substitute design. Torque values must be used as specified during reassembly to make sure correct retention of these parts.
NOTE:If removing the wheel hub, a new wheel bearing must be installed.
1. Remove the wheel knuckle. See Service and Repair.





2. Using the Pinion Bearing Cone Remover, press the wheel hub from the wheel bearing.





3. Using the Pinion Bearing Cone Remover, press the inner wheel bearing race from the wheel hub.

NOTE:This step may not be necessary if the inner wheel bearing race remains in the wheel knuckle after removing the wheel hub.
4. Remove the snap ring.





5. Using the special tools, press the outer wheel bearing race from the wheel knuckle.

Installation

1. Position the wheel knuckle in a vise.





2. Using the special tools, install the wheel bearing into the wheel knuckle.

NOTE:Special Tool 205-278 is not seen in place. It is located behind the wheel knuckle.
3. Install the snap ring.





4. Using the special tool, press the wheel hub into the wheel bearing.

5. Install the wheel knuckle. See Service and Repair.