Wheel Hub: Installation

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.

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

With vehicles equipped with ABS, press-fit sensor rotor into wheel hub bearing using a drift.
- Tool number
  - A: ST30720000
  - B: KV40104710
CAUTION: Do not reuse sensor rotor. When installing, replace it with a new one.

Fig 1: Press-Fitting Sensor Rotor Into Wheel Hub Bearing Using Drift
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Press-fit sensor rotor as far as the location shown in figure.
Install wheel hub bearing.

Fig 2: Installing Wheel Hub Bearing
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Tighten wheel bearing lock nut.
Before tightening, apply oil to threaded portion of rear spindle.

CAUTION: Do not reuse wheel bearing lock nut. When installing, replace it with a new one.
- Wheel bearing lock nut: 187 - 255 N.m (19 - 26 kg-m, 138 - 188 ft-lb)
Fig 3: Tightening Wheel Bearing Lock Nut
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Check that wheel bearings operate smoothly.
Check wheel hub bearing axial end play.
- Axial end play: 0.05 mm (0.0020 in) or less
Clinch two places of lock nut.

Fig 4: Identifying Clinch On Two Places Of Lock Nut
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Install hub cap using a suitable tool.
CAUTION: Do not reuse hub cap. When installing, replace it with a new one.

Fig 5: Installing Hub Cap
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