Steel Wheel Bearing Housing, Removing and Installing (AWD)

Steel wheel bearing housing, removing and installing

Removing
^ Remove drive shaft hex bolt.
^ Remove wheels.





^ Remove securing bolts - 1 - from brake caliper.
^ Remove brake caliper and hang up on body.
^ Remove disc brake.
^ Remove bolts for splash plate.
^ Remove splash plate.
^ Disconnect ABS vehicle speed sensor from wheel bearing housing.





^ Disconnect connecting link from stabilizer bar.

1. Connecting Link





^ Remove bolt - A - for tie rod.
^ Mark installation position of eccentric washer for bolt - B -.
^ Remove bolt - B -.





^ Remove bolt - 2 - for control arm - 1 -.
^ Pull wheel bearing housing off axle shaft.

Installing
Installation is carried out in reverse sequence.
^ Install and tighten wheels.

After installing check position of steering wheel during a test drive.

If steering wheel is not in straight ahead position the front axle alignment must be checked!