Front Suspension

Hub Unit, Disc Rotor, and Wheel Bearing Removal






1. Remove the knuckle from the hub unit.






2. Remove the splash guard from the knuckle.






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 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. Install the splash guard and tighten the screws

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






10. Install the knuckle on the hub unit and tighten the flange bolts.