Important:
| ā¢ | Adjust the front wheel bearings correctly in order to ensure the
front suspension functions properly. |
| ā¢ | The bearings must be a slip fit on the spindle. |
| ā¢ | Lubricate the bearings in order to ensure the bearings will creep. |
| ā¢ | The spindle nut must have a free-running fit on the spindle threads. |
- Raise and suitably support the vehicle with safety stands. Refer
to
Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
in General
Information.
- Remove the wheel hub cap.
- Remove the dust cap from
the wheel hub.
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.
- Remove the cotter
pin.
Tighten
Tighten the hub nut to 16 NĀ·m (12 lb ft),
while turning the wheel forward by hand. This will seat the bearings.
Important: Do not back the nut off more than Ā½ flat.
- Adjust the nut to a finger tight position by hand. Then, back the nut
off until the hole in the spindle aligns with a slot in the nut.
- Install a new cotter pin.
| 6.1. | Make sure the cotter pin ends do not interfere with the cap. Bend
the ends of the cotter pin against the nut. Cut off any extra pin length. |
| 6.2. | Measure the endplay. Proper endplay is 0.03-0.13 mm
(0.001-0.005 in). |
- Install the dust cap to the wheel hub.
- Install the wheel hub cap.
- Lower the vehicle.
