Preliminary Procedures

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
2. Remove the front tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
3. Remove the brake rotor from the wheel hub/bearing. Refer to Front Brake Rotor Replacement.

Special Tools

J 28733-B Front/Rear Spindle Remover

1

Wheel Drive Shaft Nut

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

Tip
Use a suitable tool to prevent the wheel hub/bearing from rotating while removing the axle nut.

Tighten
160 N·m (118 lb ft)

2

Wheel Bearing/Hub Bolt (Qty: 3)

Tip
Disconnect the wheel speed electrical connector.

Tighten
130 N·m (96 lb ft)

3

Wheel Bearing/Hub

Tip
Use the J 28733-B to press the axle shaft from the wheel/bearing/hub.

4

Dust Shield

Tip
Keep the dust shield in position while replacing the wheel bearing/hub.

Preliminary Procedures

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
2. Remove the front tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
3. Remove the brake rotor from the wheel hub/bearing. Refer to Front Brake Rotor Replacement.

Special Tools

J 28733-B Front/Rear Spindle Remover

1

Wheel Drive Shaft Nut

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

Tip
Use a suitable tool to prevent the wheel hub/bearing from rotating while removing the axle nut.

Tighten
230 N·m (170 lb ft)

2

Wheel Bearing/Hub Bolt (Qty: 4)

Tip
Disconnect the wheel speed electrical connector, if equipped.

Tighten
152 N·m (112 lb ft)

3

Wheel Bearing/Hub

Tip
Use the J 28733-B to press the axle shaft from the wheel/bearing/hub.