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For 1990-2009 cars only

Tools Required

    • 500-20 Hex Nut
    • J 2619-01 Slide Hammer
    • J 34866 Wheel Hub Remover
    • J 36661-2 Forcing Screw
    • J 37105-1 Support Bridge
    • J 37105-2 Bearing Adapter
    • J 37105-3 Hub Adapter

Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the steering knuckle and the hub as an assembly. Refer to Steering Knuckle Replacement .
  2. Use a vise in order to hold the knuckle.
  3. Place the J 34866 over 2 wheel studs.
  4. Use 2 wheel nuts in order to secure the J 34866 to the wheel studs.
  5. Install the J 2619-01 to the J 34866 .
  6. Use the J 2619-01 in order to remove the hub from the knuckle.
  7. Remove the brake shield. Refer to Front Brake Shield Replacement .
  8. Remove the outer snap ring.

  9. Object Number: 1290646  Size: SH
  10. Remove the wheel bearing with the following tools:
  11. • J 37105-1  (1)
    • J 37105-2  (2)
    • 500-20  (4)
    • J 36661-2  (3)
  12. Clean the bore of the knuckle.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1290648  Size: SH
  1. Install the outer snap ring and press the wheel bearing into place with the following tools:
  2. • J 37105-1  (4)
    • J 37105-2  (1)
    • 500-20  (2)
    • J 36661-2  (3)

    Object Number: 1290649  Size: SH
  3. Install the brake shield. Refer to Front Brake Shield Replacement .
  4. Press the wheel hub into place with the following tools:
  5. • J 37105-3  (4)
    • J 37105-2  (1)
    • 500-20  (2)
    • J 36661-2  (3)
  6. Install the drive axle into the front wheel hub. Refer to Steering Knuckle Replacement .