For 1990-2009 cars only
Removal Procedure
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
- Remove the brake rotor. Refer to Front Brake Rotor Replacement.
- Disconnect the wheel speed sensor electrical connector, if equipped.
- Remove the wheel speed sensor electrical connector from the mounting bracket, if needed.
- Loosen the wheel drive shaft from the wheel bearing/hub. Refer to Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement.
- Remove the wheel bearing/hub mounting bolts (1).
- Remove the wheel bearing/hub and backing plate from the steering knuckle.
Installation Procedure
- Position the backing plate and wheel bearing/hub assembly in the steering knuckle.
- Install the wheel bearing/hub mounting bolts (1) and tighten to 115 N·m (85 lb ft).
- Reconnect the wheel speed senor electrical connector, if needed.
- Install the wheel speed sensor electrical connector on the retaining bracket, if needed.
- Install the brake rotor. Refer to Front Brake Rotor Replacement.
- Install the wheel drive shaft retaining nut and washer. Refer to Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement.
- Remove the support and lower the vehicle.
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.
