Front Axle Hub

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

REMOVAL SERVICE POINTS
[[A]] CALIPER ASSEMBLY REMOVAL
Secure the removed caliper assembly with wire, etc.

[[B]] DRIVESHAFT NUT REMOVAL

CAUTION: Do not apply pressure to wheel bearing by the vehicle weight to avoid possible damage when driveshaft nut is loosened.





Use special tool MB990767 to fix the hub and remove the driveshaft nut

[[C]] TIE ROD END/LOWER ARM ASSEMBLY DISCONNECTION

CAUTION:
^ Do not remove the nut from ball joint. Loosen it and use special tool MB991113 or MB990635 to avoid possible damage to ball joint threads.
^ Hang special tool MB991113 or MB990635 with rope or wire to prevent them from falling.





Use special tool MB991113 or MB990635 to disconnect the tie rod end or lower arm assembly from the knuckle

[[D]] DRIVESHAFT REMOVAL





Use special tools MB990241 and MB990767 to pull out the driveshaft from the hub and knuckle.

INSTALLATION SERVICE POINT
]]A[[ STABILIZER BAR INSTALLATION





Install the stabilizer bar so that the protruding length of the stabilizer bar mounting bolt meets its standard value (A)
Standard value (A): 22 ± 1.5 mm (0.87 ± 0.06 inch)

]]B[[ DRIVESHAFT NUT INSTALLATION
1. Be sure to install the driveshaft washer in the specified direction.





2. Using special tool MB990767, tighten the driveshaft nut.

NOTE: Before securely tightening the driveshaft nuts, make sure there is no load on the wheel bearings. Otherwise wheel bearing will be damaged.

INSPECTION
^ Check the hub for cracks and spline for wear.
^ Check the oil seal for damage.
^ Check the knuckle for cracks.
^ Check for defective bearing.

NOTE: If the meshing of the wheel bearing outer race and the knuckle, or the wheel bearing inner race and the hub, is loose, replace the bearing or damaged parts.