Knuckle/Hub/Hub Bearing Unit Replacement

Fig 1: Exploded View Of Front Suspension And Torque Specifications

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Special Tools Required 

• Ball joint thread protector, 12 mm 07AAF-SDAA100
• Hub assembly driver attachment 07GAF-SD40200
• Ball joint remover, 28 mm 07MAC-SL0A202
• Hub dis/assembly tool, 34 mm 07965-SA70100
• Support base 07965-SD90100

1. Raise the front of the vehicle, and support it with safety stands in the proper locations (see SAFETY STANDS ).
2. Remove the center cap (A), wheel nuts (B), and front wheel (C).
   Fig 2: Removing Center Cap, Wheel Nuts, And Front Wheel With Torque Specifications

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3. Remove the brake hose bracket mounting bolt (A).
   Fig 3: Removing Brake Hose Bracket Mounting Bolt And Torque Specifications

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4. Remove the caliper bracket mounting bolts (B), and remove the caliper assembly (C) from the knuckle. To prevent damage to the caliper assembly or brake hose, use a short piece of wire to hang the caliper assembly from the undercarriage. Do not twist the brake hose with force.
5. Raise the stake (A), then remove the spindle nut (B).
   Fig 4: Removing Spindle Nut And Torque Specifications

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6. Remove the brake disc retaining flat screws (A).
   Fig 5: Removing Brake Disc Retaining Flat Screws And Torque Specifications

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7. Screw two 8 x 1.25 mm bolts (B) into the disc to push it away from the hub. Turn each bolt two turns at a time to prevent cocking the disc excessively.
8. Remove the flange bolts (A) and wheel sensor (B) from the knuckle. Do not disconnect the wheel sensor connector.
   Fig 6: Removing Flange Bolts And Wheel Sensor From Knuckle With Torque Specifications

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9. Turn the front of the knuckle outward. Tap the driveshaft (A) inward with a plastic hammer to allow space to install the special tool on the lower arm ball joint.
   Fig 7: Tapping Driveshaft Inward

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10. Remove the cotter pin (A) from the lower arm ball joint, and remove the castle nut (B).
    Fig 8: Removing Cotter Pin And Castle Nut From Lower Arm Ball Joint With Torque Specifications

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11. Disconnect the lower arm ball joint from the knuckle using the special tools (see BALL JOINT REMOVAL ).
    NOTE: Make sure you position the ball joint remover jaw on the bushing (C) and not on the aluminum surface of the knuckle.
12. Loosen the damper pinch bolts (A) while holding the nuts (B), and remove the bolts and nuts.
    Fig 9: Loosening Damper Pinch Bolts And Removing Bolts And Nuts With Torque Specifications

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13. Pull the knuckle off of the driveshaft while holding the outboard joint (C), and remove the knuckle from the damper.
    NOTE: Do not pull the driveshaft end outward. The driveshaft joint may come apart.
14. Separate the hub (A) from the knuckle (B) using the special tool and a hydraulic press. Be careful not to deform the splash guard. Hold onto the hub to keep it from falling when pressed clear.
    Fig 10: Separating Hub From Knuckle

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15. Press the wheel bearing inner race (A) out of the hub (B) using the special tool, a commercially available bearing separator (C), and a press.
    Fig 11: Pressing Wheel Bearing Inner Race Out Of Hub Using Special Tool

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16. Remove the splash guard (A) from the knuckle (B).
    Fig 12: Removing Splash Guard From Knuckle

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17. Remove the flange bolts (A), and remove the hub bearing unit (B) from the knuckle.
    Fig 13: Removing Flange Bolts And Hub Bearing Unit From Knuckle

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18. Wash the knuckle and hub thoroughly in high flash point solvent before reassembly.
19. Install the hub bearing unit (A) on the knuckle (B), and tighten the flange bolts (C) to the specified torque value.
    Fig 14: Installing Hub Bearing Unit On Knuckle And Torque Specifications

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20. Install the splash guard (A), and tighten the bolts (B) to the specified torque value.
    NOTE: Replace the splash guard if it is corroded.
    Fig 15: Installing Splash Guard And Torque Specifications

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21. Press a new hub bearing unit (A) into the hub (B) using the special tools and a press.
    Fig 16: Pressing A Hub Bearing Unit Into Hub

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22. Install the knuckle unit in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
    • The hardware marked * are special corrosion-resistant Dacro fasteners. Use the same type hardware during installation.
    • Be careful not to damage the ball joint boot when installing the knuckle.
    • Torque the castle nut to the lower torque value specification, then tighten it only far enough to align the slot with the ball joint pin hole. Do not align the castle nut by loosening it.
    • Install a new cotter pin on the castle nut after torquing.
    • Use a new spindle nut on reassembly.
    • Before installing the new spindle nut, apply a small amount of engine oil to the seating surface of the nut. After tightening, use a drift to stake the spindle nut shoulder against the driveshaft.
    • Tighten all mounting hardware to the specified torque values.
    • Before installing the hub/hub bearing unit, clean the mating surface of the hub/hub bearing unit and the knuckle.
    • Before installing the brake disc, clean the mating surface of the hub and the inside of the brake disc.
    • Before installing the wheel, clean the mating surface of the brake disc and the inside of the wheel.
    • Check the front wheel alignment, and adjust it if necessary (see WHEEL ALIGNMENT ).