Front Suspension: Hub/Bearing: Installation

Fig 1: Locating Dust Cap, Hub Nut, Roller Bearing & Wheel Hub

Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.

1. Pack the front wheel hub (1) with grease, coat the radial seal ring and also pack the space between the sealing lip and the tapered roller bearing (2) with grease. Install the front wheel hub (1) with the inner tapered roller bearing (2) and the radial seal ring onto spindle.
2. Install the hub nut (3) tight enough to hold the rotor (5) in place.
   Fig 2: Identifying Disc Brake Rotor

   Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
3. Install the front disc brake rotor (1). (Refer to BRAKES/HYDRAULIC/MECHANICAL/ROTORS - INSTALLATION) .
   Fig 3: Removing/Installing Front Disc Brake Caliper

   Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
4. Install the front disc brake caliper (6). (Refer to BRAKES/HYDRAULIC/MECHANICAL/DISC BRAKE CALIPERS - INSTALLATION) .
5. Adjust the wheel bearing end play. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE - ADJUSTING FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS .
   Fig 4: Locating Dust Cap, Hub Nut, Roller Bearing & Wheel Hub

   Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
6. Install the dust cap (4).
   CAUTION: Before driving the vehicle, operate the brake pedal several times until pressure in the brake system is built up and maintained.
7. Install the wheel and tire assembly. (Refer to TIRES/WHEELS - STANDARD PROCEDURE) .