Front

FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS/HUB

REMOVAL PROCEDURE

^ Tools Required
- J 28733-B Front Hub Spindle Remover

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Wheels, Tires and Alignment.





3. Disconnect the wheel speed sensor electrical connector (2).





4. Remove the wheel speed sensor electrical connector from the bracket.
5. Remove the brake caliper bracket with the brake caliper. Refer to Brake Caliper Bracket Replacement - Front in Disc Brakes.
6. Remove the brake rotor. Refer to Brake Rotor Replacement - Front in Disc Brakes.
7. Remove the wheel drive shaft nut. Refer to Drive Axles, Bearings and Joints Replacement (Left) or Drive Axles, Bearings and Joints Replacement (Right) in Drive Axles, Bearings and Joints.





8. Use three wheel nuts in order to attach the J 28733-B to the wheel bearing/hub.
9. Use the J 28733-B in order to push the wheel drive shaft out of the wheel bearing/hub.





10. Remove and DISCARD the wheel bearing/hub bolts.

IMPORTANT: Ensure that the wheel drive shaft outer seal (boot) is not damaged.

11. Remove the wheel bearing/hub.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Install the wheel bearing/hub.

CAUTION: These fasteners MUST be replaced with new fasteners anytime they become loose or are removed. Failure to replace these fasteners after they become loose or are removed may cause loss of vehicle control and personal injury.

NOTICE: Fastener Notice





2. Install NEW wheel bearing/hub bolts.
^ Tighten the NEW wheel bearing/hub bolts to (130 Nm (96 ft. lbs.).)
3. Install the wheel drive shaft nut. Refer to Drive Axles, Bearings and Joints Replacement (Left) or Drive Axles, Bearings and Joints Replacement (Right) in Drive Axles, Bearings and Joints.
4. Install the brake rotor. Refer to Brake Rotor Replacement - Front in Disc Brakes.
5. Install the brake caliper bracket with the brake caliper. Refer to Brake Caliper Bracket Replacement - Front in Disc Brakes.

IMPORTANT: Ensure that the connector clip engages the bracket properly.





6. Install the wheel speed sensor electrical connector to the bracket.





7. Connect the wheel speed sensor electrical connector (2).
8. Install the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Wheels, Tires and Alignment.
9. Lower the vehicle.