Wheel Bearing: Service and Repair

FRONT WHEEL BEARING/HUB

^ Tools Required
^ J 29117-A Wheel Bearing Cup Remover

Removal Procedure





1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle with safety stands. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.

Notice: Support the caliper with a piece of wire to prevent damage to the brake line.

2. Remove the brake caliper. Refer to Brake Caliper Replacement - Front (Single Piston) or Brake Caliper Replacement - Front (Dual Piston) in Brakes and Traction Control.
3. Remove the dust cap from the rotor.
4. Remove the coffer pin, the nut, and the washer.

Notice: Do not damage the outer bearing and the spindle threads.

5. Remove the wheel hub and bearing assembly from the spindle.
6. Remove the outer bearing.
7. Remove the seal. Pry the seal out and discard the seal.
8. Remove the inner bearing.





9. Clean all of the parts in a solvent, then air dry. Do not spin the bearings with compressed air.
10. Make sure all of the parts are clean and free of grease.
11. Inspect the rotor. Refer to Brake Rotor Thickness Variation Check or Brake Rotor Lateral Runout Check (Front) or Brake Rotor Lateral Runout Check (Rear) or Brake Rotor Tolerance in Brakes and Traction Control.
12. Inspect the bearings and the races for wear or damage. Refer to Wheel Bearings Diagnosis -Tapered in Suspension General Diagnosis.
13. Remove the inner and outer races using J 29117-A, if necessary.


Installation Procedure





Important:
^ Ensure that all of the parts are clean and free of grease.
^ Apply an approved high-temperature front wheel bearing grease to the spindle at the inner and outer bearing seat, the shoulder, and the seal seat.
^ Also, finger apply a small amount of grease inboard of each bearing cup in the rotor.
^ Pressure pack the bearings with a grease machine or hand pack the bearings. Make sure the grease is worked thoroughly into the rollers, the cone, and the cage.

1. Install the inner and outer races, if necessary.
2. Install the inner bearing to the rotor.
3. Apply an additional quantity of grease outboard of the inner bearing.
4. Install the seal.
4.1. Lubricate the seal lip.
4.2. Use a flat plate in order to press the seal down flush with the hub.
4.3. Seat the outer bearing and the cup.

Important: Do not scuff the spindle threads.

5. Install the wheel and bearing assembly to the spindle.
6. Install the outer bearing to the rotor.
7. Install the washer.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

8. Install the spindle nut.
^ Tighten the spindle nut to 16 Nm (12 ft. lbs.), while turning the wheel assembly forward by hand.
9. Adjust the wheel bearings. Refer to Wheel Bearing Adjustment.
10. Install new cotter pin. Bend the pin ends against the nut flats.
11. Install the dust cap to rotor.
12. Install the brake caliper. Refer to Brake Caliper Replacement - Front (Single Piston) or Brake Caliper Replacement - Front (Dual Piston) in Brakes and Traction Control.
13. Lower the vehicle.