Wheel Bearing: Description and Operation

The front wheel hub bearing used is a Unit 1 type cartridge bearing.

The wheel bearing is serviced separately from the front steering knuckle and front hub assembly. Installation and retention of the front wheel bearing into the steering knuckle, is by means of an interference press fit using a retaining compound and a retaining snap ring. Installation of the front hub into the front wheel bearing, must be done after wheel bearing and retaining snap ring is installed in steering knuckle.

The unit 1 wheel bearing is serviced only as a complete assembly less the wheel hub. If the front wheel bearing requires replacement, the hub must be removed from the original wheel bearing and transferred to the replacement bearing.