WHEEL HUB, STEERING KNUCKLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
| CAUTION | Performing the following procedures without first removing the ABS wheel-speed sensor may possibly cause an open circuit in the harness if it is pulled by mistake. Before performing the following procedures, remove the ABS wheel-speed sensor (axle side) and fix it to an appropriate place where the sensor will not be pulled by mistake while servicing the vehicle. |
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- Remove in the order indicated in the table.
- Install in the reverse order of removal.
- After installation, inspect the front wheel alignment. (See FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT .)
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- Knock the crimped of portion the locknut outward using a small chisel and a hammer.
- Lock the hub by applying the brakes.
- Remove the locknut.
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- Remove the wheel hub component using the SSTs.
- If the bearing inner race remains on the front wheel hub component, grind a section of the bearing inner race until approx, 0.5 mm {0.02 in} remains. Then Remove it using a chisel.
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- Remove the wheel bearing using the SSTs.
Dust Cover Removal Note
Note. The dust cover does not need to be removed unless it is being replaced.
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- Mark the dust cover and steering knuckle for proper installation.
- Remove the dust cover using a chisel.
Hub Bolt Removal Note
Note. The hub bolts do not need to be removed unless they are being replaced.
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- Remove the hub bolts using a press.
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- Install the new hub bolts using a press.
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- Mark the new dust cover in the same way as the removed one.
- Align the marks of the new dust cover and the knuckle.
- Install the new dust cover using the SSTs.
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- Install the new wheel bearing using the SSTs.
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- Install the wheel hub component using the SST.
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- Install a new locknut and stake it as shown.