For 1990-2009 cars only
Removal Procedure
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
- Remove the front tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
- Remove the front brake rotor. Refer to Front Brake Rotor Replacement.
- Disconnect the wheel speed sensor electrical connector, if equipped.
- Remove the wheel speed sensor electrical connector, if equipped, from the connector bracket.
- Remove the front hub nut.
- Support the wheel drive shaft with heavy mechanic's wire or equivalent.
- Remove and discard the wheel bearing/hub mounting bolts.
- Remove the wheel bearing/hub assembly from the steering knuckle.
Installation Procedure
- Install the wheel bearing/hub assembly to the steering knuckle with the bolts and tighten to 115 N·m (85 lb ft).
- Install the hub nut to the axle shaft and tighten to 205 N·m (157 lb ft).
- Remove the mechanic's wire from the wheel drive shaft.
- Install the wheel speed sensor electrical connector, if equipped, to the mounting bracket.
- Connect the wheel speed sensor electrical connector, if equipped.
- Install the front brake rotor. Refer to Front Brake Rotor Replacement.
- Install the front tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
- Lower the vehicle.
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.
