Front Knuckle/Hub/Wheel Bearing Replacement
Special Tools Required
Image Description/Tool Number
310169.png Driver Handle, 15 x 135L 07749-0010000
310160.png Bearing Driver Attachment, 42 x 47 mm 07746-0010300
6541335.png Pilot, 28 mm 07746-0041100
310162.png Bearing Driver Attachment, 62 x 68 mm 07746-0010500
310194.png Attachment, 78 x 90 mm 07GAD-SD40101
310183.png Support Base 07965-SD90100
1. Knuckle/Hub/Wheel Bearing - Exploded View

Exploded View



NOTE:
How to read the torque specifications.
Refer to the Exploded View as needed during the following procedures.
Check for deterioration and damage to each part during removal.

Knuckle/Hub


NOTE: Do not disconnect the wheel speed sensor connector.

4. Brake Hose Bracket - Remove

5. Brake Caliper - Remove
1.
NOTE:
To prevent damage to the caliper assembly or brake hose, use a short piece of wire to hang the caliper assembly from the undercarriage.
Do not twist the brake hose excessively.

8. Hub for Damage and Cracks - Check


11. Knuckle/Hub Assembly - Remove
1.
Pull the knuckle (A) outward, and separate the outboard joint (B) from the front hub using a soft face hammer outward.
NOTE:
Do not pull the driveshaft end outward. The inner driveshaft inboard joint may come apart.
During installation, apply specified grease to the contact area (C) of the outboard joint and the front wheel bearing.
2.
Remove the damper pinch bolt (D).
3.
Move the knuckle downward, and remove the knuckle from the damper.
NOTE: During installation, install the aligning tab (E) on the damper unit into the slot (F) of the knuckle.

12. All Removed Parts - Install
1.
Install all removed parts in the reverse order of removal.


NOTE:
How to read the torque specifications.
Refer to the Exploded View as needed during the following procedures.
Check for deterioration and damage to each part during removal.

Wheel Bearing

1. Hub - Remove
1.
Separate the hub (A) from the knuckle (B) using the driver handle, the bearing driver attachment, the pilot, and a hydraulic press.
NOTE:
Hold the knuckle with the attachment (C) of the hydraulic press or equivalent tool.
Be careful not to damage or deform the splash guard (D).
Hold onto the hub to keep it from falling when pressed clear.
2.
Press out the hub (A) from the wheel bearing inner race (B) using the driver handle, the bearing driver attachment, the pilot, a commercially available bearing separator (C), and a hydraulic press.

2. Splash Guard and Snap Ring - Remove
NOTE: Check for damaged or deformed snap ring, and replace it if damaged.


3. Bearing - Remove
1.
Press out the wheel bearing (A) from the knuckle (B) using the driver handle, the bearing driver attachment, and a hydraulic press.

4. Bearing - Install
1.
Wash the knuckle and the hub thoroughly in high flash point solvent before reassembly.
2.
Press a new wheel bearing (A) into the knuckle (B) using the old bearing (C), a steel plate (D), the attachment, the support base, and a hydraulic press.
NOTE:
Install the wheel bearing with the wheel speed sensor magnetic encoder (E) (brown color) toward the inside of the knuckle.
Remove any oil, grease, dust, metal debris, and other foreign material from the encoder surface.
Keep any magnetic tools away from the encoder surface.
Keep the wheel bearing and magnetic encoder away from any magnetic field. The encoder can be damaged or erased.
Be careful not to damage the encoder surface when you insert the wheel bearing.

5. Splash Guard and Snap Ring - Install
NOTE: Check for damaged or deformed snap ring, and replace it if damaged.


6. Hub - Install
1.
Install the hub (A) into the wheel bearing (B) using the bearing driver attachment, the driver handle, the support base, and a hydraulic press.
NOTE: Be careful not to damage the splash guard (C).