Wheel Hub Bolt Replacement RWD
Removal Procedure
- Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to
Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
in General Information.
- Remove the wheel assembly. Refer to
Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
in Tires and Wheels.
- Remove the rotor. Refer to
Front Wheel Hub, Bearing, and Seal Replacement
.
- Remove the wheel bolt.
• | Press the bolt out using an arbor press. |
• | Do not damage the wheel mounting surface on the hub flange. |
Installation Procedure
- Install the bolt into
the hole in the hub.
1.1. | Start the serrated bolt into the hole in the hub by tapping lightly
with a hammer. |
1.2. | The bolt must be square with the hub before pressing on the arbor
press. |
- Install the rotor. Refer to
Front Wheel Hub, Bearing, and Seal Replacement
.
- Install the wheel assembly. Refer to
Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
in Tires and Wheels.
- Lower the vehicle.
Wheel Hub Bolt Replacement 4WD
Tools Required
J 6627-A Wheel Stud
Remover
Removal Procedure
- Raise and suitably support the vehicle with safety stands. Refer
to
Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
in Cautions and Notices.
- Remove the tire and the wheel. Refer to
Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
in Tires and Wheels.
- Remove the caliper mounting
bolts.
Notice: Support the caliper with a piece of wire to prevent damage to the brake
line.
- Remove the brake caliper and hang the caliper from the suspension.
- Remove the rotor.
Important: Do not hammer on a wheel hub bolt.
- Remove the wheel hub bolt using J 6627-A
.
Installation Procedure
- Install the wheel hub bolt to the hub and bearing assembly.
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 four washers
and the nut to the wheel hub bolt.
Tighten
Tighten the wheel hub bolt nut to 130 N·m (95 lb ft),
drawing in the wheel hub bolt.
- Remove the nut and the washers.
- Install the rotor.
Notice: Make sure the brake hose is not twisted or kinked after
installation. Damage to the hose could result.
- Install the
caliper and the caliper mounting bolts.
Tighten
Tighten the caliper mounting bolts to 115 N·m (85 lb ft).
- Install the tire and the wheel. Refer to
Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
in Tires and Wheels.
- Lower the vehicle.