Removal Procedure
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
- Remove the front wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
- Remove the brake disc. Refer to Front Brake Rotor Replacement.
- Disconnect the wheel speed sensor electrical connector (1).
- Remove the hub assembly to steering knuckle retaining bolts (2).
- Remove the hub assembly (1) from the steering knuckle (3).
Warning: Refer to Safety Glasses Warning in the Preface section.
Danger: To avoid any vehicle damage, serious personal injury or death when major components are removed from the vehicle and the vehicle is supported by a hoist, support the vehicle with jack stands at the opposite end from which the components are being removed and strap the vehicle to the hoist.
Note: Before a hub assembly is replaced, the end-float measurement must be checked. Refer to Front Wheel Hub Assembly Inspection
Note: Bolts with micro-encapsulated thread sealant must be discarded after removal.
Discard the bolts.
Installation Procedure
- Install the hub assembly (1) to the steering knuckle (3).
- Install the NEW hub assembly to the steering knuckle retaining bolts (2) and tighten to 107.5 N·m (79 lb ft).
- Connect the wheel speed sensor electrical connector (1).
- Install the brake disc. Refer to Front Brake Rotor Replacement.
- Install the front wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
- Remove the safety stands.
- Lower the vehicle to the ground.
Note: Wheel studs are the only serviceable item of the front wheel hub assembly.
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.
Note: After a hub assembly is replaced, the end-float measurement must be checked. Refer to Front Wheel Hub Assembly Inspection
