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For 1990-2009 cars only

Tools Required

    • J 44563 Front Wheel Bearing Remover/Installer
    • SA9159S Front Wheel Bearing Remover/Installer

Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the steering knuckle. Refer to Steering Knuckle Replacement .

  2. Object Number: 892497  Size: SH
  3. Assemble the SA9159S or equivalent, with the following part numbers:
  4. • Hub driver (1)
    • Hub driver screw (2)
    • Bridge retainer (3)
    • Bridge (4)

    Object Number: 892489  Size: SH
  5. Secure the steering knuckle in a vice as shown in illustration.
  6. While holding the hub driver with a wrench, tighten the hub driver screw to extract the hub.

  7. Object Number: 892467  Size: SH
  8. If the inner race of the bearing is pulled out with the hub in the previous step, remove the race from the hub using the following part numbers:
  9. • Bridge
    • Inner race puller
    • Two bridge retainer plates
    • Two bolts
    • Two flat washers
  10. Inspect the hub at the bearing location for pitting, scoring, wear, or corrosion. Replace if necessary.

  11. Object Number: 892542  Size: SH
  12. Remove the steering knuckle from the vice.
  13. Remove the bridge retainer and the bridge.
  14. Remove the bearing retainer snap ring.

  15. Object Number: 892488  Size: SH
  16. Place the knuckle/bearing assembly in a shop press as shown in the illustration, using the J 44563 and the SA9159S .
  17. Press out the bearing. Inspect the bore of the knuckle for pitting, scoring, wear, or corrosion. If damage cannot be easily cleaned up with light sanding, replace the knuckle.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 891928  Size: SH
  1. Press in the new bearing as shown in the illustration until seated using the J 44563 or equivalent.

  2. Object Number: 892542  Size: SH
  3. Install the bearing retainer snap ring.

  4. Object Number: 892470  Size: SH
  5. Use the small driver to support the bearing inner race with its small pilot side facing towards the press, away from the bearing.

  6. Object Number: 891944  Size: SH
  7. Press in the hub using the following part numbers:
  8. • Knuckle support tube
    • Small driver
  9. Install the steering knuckle to the vehicle. Refer to Steering Knuckle Replacement .