Wheel Hub And Knuckle: Assembly

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Nissan Sentra. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

If baffle plate has been removed, replace it with a new one.
When installing the baffle plate, press new plate so that it is in contact with knuckle wall. Refer to Fig 1.

Fig 1: Installing Baffle Plate
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

Press new wheel bearing assembly into knuckle until it seats against knuckle shoulder.
- Maximum load P: 29.4 kN (3.0 ton, 3.3 US ton, 2.95 Imp ton)
CAUTION:
- Do not apply disassembly force in direction "R". There is a possibility of breaking the seal. In case of separation (except range of initial clearance) and disassembling of inner race, the wheel bearing must be replaced with a new part.
  
  Fig 2: Pressing Wheel Bearing Assembly Into Knuckle
  Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
- Do not press inner race of wheel bearing assembly or seal.
- Do not apply oil or grease to mating surfaces of wheel bearing outer race and knuckle.
Install outer snap ring into groove of knuckle.
Press wheel hub into knuckle until it stops when the end of the wheel bearing is hit.
- Maximum load P: 49.0 kN (5.0 ton, 5.5 US ton, 4.9 Imp ton)
- Do not move wheel hub in direction "R".
Fig 3: Pressing Wheel Hub Into Knuckle
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
Check bearing operation.
1. Add load P with press.
  - Load P: 34.3 - 49.0 kN (3.5 - 5.0 ton, 3.9 - 5.5 US ton, 3.44 - 4.92 Imp ton)
2. Spin knuckle several turns in both directions.
3. Make sure that wheel bearings operate smoothly.
Fig 4: Checking Bearing Operation
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.