Diesel Data: Automotive Repair

Front Suspension




Front Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement

Tools Required

* 500-20 Hex Nut

* J 2619-01 Slide Hammer

* J 34866 Wheel Hub Remover

* J 36661-2 Forcing Screw

* J 37105-1 Support Bridge

* J 37105-2 Bearing Adapter

* J 37105-3 Hub Adapter

Removal Procedure

1. Remove the steering knuckle and the hub as an assembly. Refer to Steering Knuckle Replacement Service and Repair.

2. Use a vise in order to hold the knuckle.

3. Place the J 34866 over 2 wheel studs.

4. Use 2 wheel nuts in order to secure the J 34866 to the wheel studs.

5. Install the J 2619-01 to the J 34866.

6. Use the J 2619-01 in order to remove the hub from the knuckle.

7. Remove the brake shield. Refer to Front Brake Shield Replacement Front Brake Shield Replacement.

8. Remove the outer snap ring.





9. Remove the wheel bearing with the following tools:

* J 37105-1 (1)

* J 37105-2 (2)

* 500-20 (4)

* J 36661-2 (3)

10. Clean the bore of the knuckle.

Installation Procedure





1. Install the outer snap ring and press the wheel bearing into place with the following tools:

* J 37105-1 (4)

* J 37105-2 (1)

* 500-20 (2)

* J 36661-2 (3)





2. Install the brake shield. Refer to Front Brake Shield Replacement Front Brake Shield Replacement.

3. Press the wheel hub into place with the following tools:

* J 37105-3 (4)

* J 37105-2 (1)

* 500-20 (2)

* J 36661-2 (3)

4. Install the drive axle into the front wheel hub. Refer to Steering Knuckle Replacement Service and Repair.