Front Wheel Hub, Bearing, and Seal Replacement RWD Pickup

Tools Required

J 29117-A Wheel Bearing Cup Remover

1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle with safety stands. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
2. Remove the tire and the wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
3. Remove the brake caliper. Refer to Front Brake Caliper Replacement in Disc Brakes.
4. Remove the dust cap from the rotor.
5. Remove the cotter pin, the nut, and the washer.

Important: Do not damage the outer bearing and the spindle threads.

6. Remove the wheel hub and bearing from the spindle.
7. Remove the outer bearing.
8. Remove the seal. Pry the seal out and discard the seal.
9. Remove the inner bearing.
10. Clean all of the parts in a solvent, then air dry. Do not spin the bearings with compressed air.
11. Make sure all of the parts are clean and free of grease.
12. Inspect the rotor. Refer to Brake Rotor Surface and Wear Inspection in Disc Brakes.
13. Inspect the bearings and the races for wear or damage. Refer to Wheel Bearings Diagnosis in Suspension General Diagnosis.



14. Remove the inner and outer races using J 29117-A , if necessary.

Important: 

1. Install the inner and outer races, if necessary.
2. Install the inner bearing to the rotor.
3. Apply an additional quantity of grease outboard of the inner bearing.
4. Install the seal.

4.1.	Lubricate the seal lip.

4.2.	Use a flat plate in order to press the seal down flush with the wheel hub.

4.3.	Seat the outer wheel bearing and the cup.

Important: Do not scuff the spindle threads.

5. Install the wheel and bearing to the spindle.
6. Install the outer bearing to the rotor.
7. Install the washer.

Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

8. Install the spindle nut.

Tighten
Tighten the spindle nut to 16 N·m (12 lb ft), while turning the wheel forward by hand.

9. Adjust the wheel bearings. Refer to Wheel Bearing Adjustment .
10. Install new cotter pin. Bend the pin ends against the nut flats.
11. Install the dust cap to rotor.
12. Install the brake caliper. Refer to Front Brake Caliper Replacement in Disc Brakes.
13. Install the tire and the wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
14. Lower the vehicle.

Front Wheel Hub, Bearing, and Seal Replacement 4WD Pickup and Utilities

Tools Required

J 45859 Axle Remover

1. Raise and support the vehicle with safety stands. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
2. Remove the tire and the wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
3. Install punch in rotor vanes to hold from turning.
4. Remove the drive axle nut.
5. Remove the drive axle washer.
6. Remove the rotor. Refer to Front Brake Rotor Replacement in Disc Brakes.



7. Using the J 45859 or equivalent, disengage the wheel driveshaft from the hub and bearing.



8. Remove the wheel speed sensor mounting bolt from the wheel hub and bearing.
9. Remove the wheel speed sensor from the wheel hub and bearing.



10. Remove the wheel hub and bearing to the steering knuckle mounting bolts.




Important: Lay the wheel hub and bearing on the wheel hub studs on the outboard side. This prevents damage or contamination to the bearing seal.

11. Remove the wheel hub and bearing to the steering knuckle.
12. Remove the splash shield from the steering knuckle.



13. Remove the wheel hub and bearing seal from the wheel hub and bearing.

1. Install the wheel hub and bearing seal to the wheel hub and bearing.
2. Install the splash shield to the steering knuckle. Align the shield to the steering knuckle.



3. Install the wheel hub and bearing assembly to the steering knuckle. Align the threaded holes.




Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

4. Install the wheel hub and bearing to the steering knuckle mounting bolts.

Tighten
Tighten the wheel hub and bearing to the steering knuckle mounting bolts to 105 N·m (77 lb ft).




5. Install the wheel speed sensor to the wheel hub and bearing.
6. Install the wheel speed sensor to the wheel hub and bearing mounting bolt.

Tighten
Tighten the wheel speed sensor to the wheel hub and bearing mounting bolt to 18 N·m (13 lb ft).

7. Install the rotor. Refer to Front Brake Rotor Replacement in Disc Brakes.



8. Install punch in rotor vanes to hold from turning.
9. Install the drive axle washer.
10. Install the drive axle nut.

Tighten
Tighten the drive axle nut to 140 N·m (103 lb ft).

11. Install the tire and the wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
12. Lower the vehicle.