Removal Procedure
Tools Required
J 28733-B Front Hub Spindle Remover
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to
Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
in General Information.
- Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to
Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
in Tires and Wheels.
- Disconnect the wheel speed
sensor electrical connector (2).
- Remove the wheel speed
sensor electrical connector from the bracket.
- Remove the brake caliper bracket with the brake caliper. Refer
to
Front Brake Caliper Bracket Replacement
in Disc Brakes.
- Remove the brake rotor. Refer to
Front Brake Rotor Replacement
in Disc Brakes.
- Remove the wheel drive shaft nut. Refer to
Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement
in Wheel Drive Shafts.
- Use three wheel nuts in
order to attach the J 28733-B
to the wheel bearing/hub.
- Use the J 28733-B
in order to push the wheel drive shaft out
of the wheel bearing/hub.
- Remove and DISCARD the
wheel bearing/hub bolts.
Important: Ensure that the wheel drive shaft outer seal (boot) is not damaged.
- Remove the wheel bearing/hub.
Installation Procedure
- 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: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners
must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring
replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant
are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or
corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified.
These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage
the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when
installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.
- Install NEW wheel
bearing/hub bolts.
Tighten
Tighten the NEW wheel bearing/hub bolts to 130 N·m (96 lb ft).
- Install the wheel drive shaft nut. Refer to
Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement
in Wheel Drive Shafts.
- Install the brake rotor. Refer to
Front Brake Rotor Replacement
in Disc Brakes.
- Install the brake caliper bracket with the brake caliper. Refer
to
Front Brake Caliper Bracket Replacement
in Disc Brakes.
Important: Ensure that the connector clip engages the bracket properly.
- Install the wheel speed sensor electrical connector to the bracket.
- Connect the wheel speed
sensor electrical connector (2).
- Install the tire and wheel. Refer to
Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
in Tires and Wheels.
- Lower the vehicle.