Front Wheel Hub, Bearing, and Seal Replacement S4WD
Removal Procedure
Tools Required
• | J 36605 Steering
Knuckle Seal Installer |
- Raise the vehicle. Support the vehicle with suitable safety stands.
- Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to
Wheel Removal
in Tires and Wheels.
Notice: Support the caliper with a piece of wire to prevent damage to the brake
line.
Important: Wrap shop towels around the inner and the outer C/V joint boots in order to
avoid damage to the boots during removal and installation.
- Remove the brake caliper. Refer to
Brake Caliper Replacement
in Disc Brakes.
- Remove the brake rotor. Refer to
Brake Rotor Replacement
in Disc Brakes.
- Remove the drive axle nut.
- Remove the washer.
- Remove the tie rod nut.
- Disconnect the tie rod end from the knuckle. Refer to
Tie Rod Replacement
in Steering Linkage.
Important: Lay the hub and bearing assembly on the hub bolt (outboard) side. This will
prevent damage or contamination of the bearing seal.
- Using a puller, remove the hub and bearing assembly.
- Remove the halfshaft. Refer to
Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement
in Wheel Drive Shafts.
- Remove the splash shield bolts.
- Remove the splash shield.
- Support the lower control arm with a jack stand.
- Remove the upper ball joint nut.
- Using the J 36607
,
remove the upper ball joint from the knuckle. Refer to
Upper Control Arm Ball Joint Replacement
.
- Remove the lower ball joint nut.
- Using the J 36607
,
remove the lower ball joint from the knuckle. Refer to
Lower Control Arm Ball Joint Replacement
.
- Remove the knuckle.
- Remove the seal from the knuckle.
Installation Procedure
- Using the J 36605
, install the seal into the knuckle.
- Connect the knuckle to the upper and the lower ball joint.
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.
- Install the ball joint stud nuts.
Tighten
- Tighten the lower stud nut to 128 N·m (94 lb ft).
- Tighten the upper stud nut to 100 N·m (74 lb ft).
- Tighten the nuts in order to align the cotter pin. Do not tighten more
than 1/6 turn.
- Install new cotter pins. Bend the pin ends against the nut.
- Install the splash shield. Properly align the splash shield.
- Install the splash shield bolts.
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 26 N·m (19 lb ft).
- Prelube the steering knuckle seal.
- Install the halfshaft. Refer to
Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement
in Wheel Drive Shafts.
- Install the hub and bearing assembly. Align the threaded holes.
- Install the bolts.
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 180 N·m (133 lb ft).
- Connect the tie rod end to the knuckle. Refer to
Tie Rod Replacement
in Steering Linkage.
- Install the tie rod nut.
Tighten
Tighten the nut to 48 N·m (35 lb ft).
- Install the washer.
- Install the drive axle nut.
Tighten
Tighten the nut to 225 N·m (165 lb ft).
- Install the brake rotor. Refer to
Brake Rotor Replacement
in Disc Brakes.
- Install the brake caliper. Refer to
Brake Caliper Replacement
in Disc Brakes.
- Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to
Wheel Installation
in Tires and Wheels.
- Remove the jack stand.
- Lower the vehicle.
- Check the vehicle trim height. Adjust if necessary. Refer to
Trim Height Inspection
in Suspension General
Diagnosis.
Front Wheel Hub, Bearing, and Seal Replacement RWD-C3500HD
Removal Procedure
For front spring and components, refer to