Diesel Data: Automotive Repair

Front

TOOL REQUIRED
- 07GAF-SD40700 Hub Dis/Assembly Base
- 07GAF-SE00100 Hub Dis/Assembly Tool
- 07749-0010000 Driver
- 07746-0010400 Attachment 52 x 55 mm
- 07965-6920201 Hub Dis/Assembly Base

REPLACEMENT





1. Remove the steering knuckle from the hub unit. Refer to Steering and Suspension.





2. Remove the splash guard from the steering knuckle.

NOTE: It is not necessary to remove the splash guard for hub unit or wheel bearing replacement.





3. Remove the four flange bolts, then separate the hub unit from the brake disc.





4. Separate the wheel bearing from the front hub using the special tools and a press as shown.

CAUTION: Hold onto the hub to keep it from falling when pressed clear.





5. Press the wheel bearing inner race from the hub using the special tools and a commercially-available bearing separator as shown.
6. Replace the bearing with a new one after removal.

NOTE: Wash the steering knuckle and hub thoroughly in high flash point solvent before reassembly.





7. Press a new wheel bearing into the hub using the special tools and a press as shown.





8. Install the hub unit on the brake disc and tighten the flange bolts.

NOTE: Before installing the hub unit, clean the mating surfaces of the hub unit and brake disc.





9. If necessary, Install the splash guard and tighten the screws.

NOTE: Align the projection in the splash guard with the hole on the steering knuckle.





10. Install the steering knuckle on the hub unit and tighten the flange bolts. Refer to Steering and Suspension.