Front Hub and Bearing

REMOVAL & INSTALLATION

1. On 4WD models, remove the steering knuckle and axle hub assembly.
2. On 2WD models, using a flatbladed tool, remove the grease cap.
   1. Using a chisel and hammer, release the nut caulking.
   2. Remove the locknut.
   3. Remove the spacer/ABS speed sensor rotor.

      Fig. 2: Using a flatbladed tool, pry off the grease cap — 2WD models

      Fig. 3: With chisel and hammer, release the nut caulking

      Fig. 4: Remove the lock nut . . .

      Fig. 5: . . . then remove the spacer or ABS sensor rotor — 2WD models

      NOTE: On models equipped with ABS, take care not to scratch the serration's of the sensor rotor.

3. Separate the axle hub with a puller.
4. Using a puller and press, remove the bearing from the axle hub. Pull the oil seal from the hub also.

   Fig. 6: Using a puller and press, remove the bearing from the axle hub

5. Remove the 3 bolts retaining the dust cover, then pull the dust cover off.
6. On 4WD models, using a flatbladed tool, remove the dust deflector. With a puller, extract the oil seal.

   Fig. 7: Pry off the dust deflector then . . .

   Fig. 8: . . . extract the inner oil seal with a puller

7. Using snapring pliers, remove the snapring. Place the outer bearing above the outer race on the outer side. Using a puller and press, remove the bearing.

   Fig. 9: Using snapring pliers, remove the snapring

   Fig. 10: Then press the old bearing out of the steering knuckle

   To install:

8. Using a hub bearing installer and a press, insert a new bearing into the steering knuckle.

   NOTE: If the inner race becomes loose from the bearing outer race, be sure to install them on the same side as before.

9. Using snapring pliers, install the snapring.
10. Postion the outer bearing. Install a new oil seal until it is flush with the end surface of the steering knuckle.
11. Install the dust cover and secure the 3 bolts to 9 ft. lbs. (12 Nm).
12. Using an axle hub installation tool and press, install the axle hub.
13. On the 2WD models, install the spacer ABS speed sensor rotor.

    NOTE: Take care not to scratch the serration's of the sensor rotor.