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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 181077  Size: SH
  1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  2. Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  3. Remove the brake caliper (3) from its mounting.
  4. Support the brake caliper (3) on the steering knuckle using mechanics wire.
  5. Remove the brake rotor (5) from the wheel bearing hub (4).
  6. Disconnect the wheel speed sensor electrical connector.
  7. Remove the wheel bearing hub bolts (6, 7) and wheel speed sensor wire bracket (8).
  8. Pull the wheel bearing hub (4) from the steering knuckle (1).
  9. If the hub is difficult to remove, use a slide hammer and adapter attached to the wheel studs.

Installation Procedure

    Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 181077  Size: SH
  1. Align the wheel bearing hub (4) to the steering knuckle (1).
  2. Install the wheel bearing hub bolts (6, 7) and wheel speed sensor wire bracket (8).
  3. Tighten
    Tighten the wheel bearing hub bolts to 86 N·m (63 lb ft).

  4. Connect the wheel speed sensor electrical connector. Attach the wheel speed sensor wire to the bracket (8).
  5. Install the brake rotor (5) to the wheel bearing hub (4).
  6. Remove the brake caliper (3) from the mechanics wire support.
  7. Install the brake caliper (3) to its mounting.
  8. Install the tire and the wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  9. Lower the vehicle.