Tools Required

J 9746-02 Wheel Bearing Remover

Caution: To avoid any vehicle damage, serious personal injury or death when major components are removed from the vehicle and the vehicle is supported by a hoist, support the vehicle with jack stands at the opposite end from which the components are being removed and strap the vehicle to the hoist.

1. Raise the vehicle.

Caution: Floor jack must remain under the lower control arm during removal and installation to retain the lower control arm in position. Failure to do so could result in personal injury.

2. Support the vehicle with suitable safety stands.
3. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.

Notice: Support the caliper with a piece of wire to prevent damage to the brake line.

4. Remove the front brake caliper. Refer to Brake Caliper Replacement in Disc Brakes.
5. Remove the hub/rotor. Refer to Front Wheel Hub, Bearing, and Seal Replacement .




Important: Do not damage the wheel mounting surface on the hub/rotor flange.

Support the hub/rotor using the J 9746-02 and the press bars.
6. Remove the wheel stud using a press.

1. Install the wheel hub stud in the rotor where the old stud was removed.
2. Place 4 washers and a nut on the stud.
3. Tighten until the stud is fully seated in the hub/rotor.
4. Install the hub/rotor. Refer to Front Wheel Hub, Bearing, and Seal Replacement in Front Suspension.
5. Adjust the wheel bearings. Refer to Wheel Bearing Adjustment .
6. Install the brake caliper. Refer to Brake Caliper Replacement in Disc Brakes.
7. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
8. Remove the safety stands.
9. Lower the vehicle.