Hub And Bearing: Installation: Installation

Fig 1: Front Hub & Bearing

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NOTE:

Prior to installation, inspect magnetic encoder (for wheel speed sensor) (2) for any damage and make sure any metal debris sticking to it is removed.

Slide hub and bearing onto knuckle spindle.

Fig 2: Dust Cap & Hub Nut
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NOTE:
Always install a new hub nut. The original hub nut is one-time use only and should be discarded when removed.
Install hub nut (1) on end of spindle. Tighten hub nut to 250 N.m (184 ft. lbs.) torque.
Install brake rotor, then disc brake caliper and adapter assembly. Refer to ROTOR, BRAKE, INSTALLATION .
NOTE:
Install a new dust cap to preserve seal integrity.
Install new dust cap (2) on hub and bearing.

Fig 3: Tire And Wheel Mounting
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Install tire and wheel assembly (1). Refer to INSTALLATION . Tighten wheel mounting nuts (3) to 150 N.m (110 ft. lbs.) torque.
Lower vehicle.

Fig 4: Reservoir Fluid Level Markings
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Pump brake pedal several times to ensure vehicle has a firm brake pedal before moving vehicle.
Check and adjust brake fluid level in reservoir (1) as necessary.
Road test vehicle and make several stops to wear off any foreign material on brakes and to seat brake pads.