FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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Wheel Hub: Service and Repair






DISASSEMBLY
^ Remove bearing outer races with suitable brass bar.

INSPECTION
General
^ Thoroughly clean wheel bearings and wheel hub.

Wheel Bearings
^ Make sure wheel bearings roll freely and are free from noise, cracks, pitting and wear.

Wheel Hub
^ Check wheel hub for cracks by using a magnetic exploration or dyeing test.





ASSEMBLY
1. Install bearing outer race with Tool until it seats in hub.





2. Pack multi-purpose grease in wheel hub and hub cap.





3. Apply multi-purpose grease to each bearing cone.
4. Pack grease seal lip with multi-purpose grease, then install it into wheel hub with suitable drift.