Rear Suspension (FWD)

Wheel bearing/wheel hub unit, removing and installing

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required





^ Installation sleeve wheel brg. 3420





^ Puller Kukko 20/ 2 and Kukko 204/ 2





Removing protective cap
Loosen protective cap from its seat by tapping lightly on claw.





Removing protective cap





Removing brake caliper
- Remove securing bolts - A - from brake caliper.
- Remove brake caliper and tie up on body.
- Remove phillips-head screw for brake disc and remove brake disc.
- Remove twelve-point nut.





Removing wheel bearing/wheel hub unit
A - Puller with leg clamp, e.g. Kukko 20/ 2





Removing inner bearing race from stub axle
Always use puller with leg clamp, e.g. Kukko 204/ 2 (commercially available).





Installing wheel bearing/wheel hub unit on stub axle
- Install wheel bearing/wheel hub unit onto stub axle as far as it will go.
- Install special tool 3420 and pull in wheel hub/wheel bearing unit as far as stop.





- Remove special tool 3420.
- Use a new 12-point nut and tighten to 220 Nm.





Driving in protective cap

Note:
^ Always replace damaged (dented) protective caps.
^ Damaged (dented) protective caps may allow moisture to enter the bearing. For this reason it is important to use the tool shown in the illustration.

Installation is in reverse sequence.