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Wheel Bolt Replacement: Front

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  1. Remove the front hub bearing unit (see HUB BEARING UNIT REPLACEMENT ).
  2. Separate the wheel bolt (A) from the hub (B) using a hydraulic press. Support the hub with hydraulic press attachments (C) or equivalent tools.
    NOTE: Before installing the new wheel bolt, clean the mating surfaces on the bolt and the hub.
    Fig 1: Identifying Hub Wheel Bolt
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  3. Insert the new wheel bolt into the hub while aligning the splined surfaces on the hub hole with the wheel bolt.
    NOTE:
    • Degrease the area around the wheel bolt.
    • Make sure the wheel bolt is installed vertically to the hub disc surface.
  4. Install the wheel bolt using a hydraulic press until the wheel bolt shoulder is fully seated.
  5. Install the front hub bearing unit (see HUB BEARING UNIT REPLACEMENT ).
    NOTE: If you cannot tighten the wheel nut to the specified torque when installing the wheel, replace the front hub bearing unit as an assembly.