Disassembly and Assembly

AXLE HUB

SERVICE POINTS OF DISASSEMBLY






3. Removal of front hub
1. Attach the special tools to the knuckle and front hub.
2. Secure the knuckle in a vise.
3. After making sure that the special tools are set up correctly, turn the nut in the tightening direction while holding the bolt to remove the front hub from the knuckle.






CAUTION:
1, Be sure to use the special tools.
2. If the front hub and knuckle are disassembled by striking them with a hammer, the bearing will be damaged.

4. Removal of outer bearing inner race
- Remove the outer bearing inner race from the hub by using the special tools.






6. Removal of bearing outer races
- Drive out the bearing outer races from the knuckle by tapping them uniformly using a brass bar and hammer.






INSPECTION:
- Check the hub for cracks and spline for wear.
- Check the oil seal for damage.
- Check the knuckle for cracks.
- Check for defective bearing.


SERVICE POINTS OF REASSEMBLY

6. Installation of bearing outer races
1. Apply multi-purpose grease to the outside surface of the bearing outer races.
Grease: MOPAR Multi-mileage Lubricant Part Number 2525035 or equivalent
2. Drive the bearing outer races into the knuckle by using the special tools.






5. Installation of oil seal (hub side)
1. Apply multi-purpose grease to the bearings and inside surface of the hub.
Grease: MOPAR Multi-mileage Lubricant Part Number 2525035 or equivalent
2. Place the outside bearing inner race into the knuckle.
3. Apply multi-purpose grease to the lip of the oil seal and to the surfaces of the oil seal which contact the hub.
4. Drive the oil seal (hub side) into the knuckle by using the special tools.











3. Installation of front hub
1. Set up the special tool as illustrated. While holding the bolt, turn the nut in the tightening direction to insert the front hub in the knuckle. After the front hub has been completely inserted, tighten the nut to the 200-260 Nm (144-188 ft.lbs) torque.
2. Rotate the front hub in order to seat the bearings.






8. Installation of oil seal (drive shaft side)
1. Apply multi-purpose grease to the inner bearing, inside of the knuckle and the lip of oil seal.
Grease: MOPAR Multi-mileage Lubricant Part Number 2525035 or equivalent
2. Drive the oil seal (drive shaft side) into the knuckle by using the special tools until it contacts the inner bearing outer race.