Hub And Bearing: Installation
- Position the halfshaft into the hub and bearing. Install the hub and bearing (1) in to the knuckle.
- Install the hub and bearing bolts and tighten to the proper torque specification. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- Install the front brake rotor and caliper assembly. Refer to ROTOR, BRAKE, INSTALLATION .
- Install a NEW
hub nut, and while a helper applies the brakes tighten to the proper torque specification. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .NOTE:
Always install a NEW hub nut. The original hub nut is one-time use only and must be discarded when removed.
- Stake the hub nut. Using (special tool #10287, Tool, Front Hub Staking) align the leading cutting edge of tool with the top left side channel on axle. Tighten fastener on staking tool with hand tools until the threads bottom out completely.NOTE:
Do not use air tools on staking tool while staking hub nut.
NOTE:The hub nut (1) must be staked as shown in the illustration for correct hub nut staking. Both edges must be split and bent into the shape shown in the illustration (3). The staking must be in the opposite direction from the forward rotation of the wheel.
NOTE:Do not stake the hub nut as shown in the illustration (2).
- Install the wheel and tire assembly. Refer to TIRE & WHEEL, INSTALLATION .
- Remove the support and lower the vehicle.