Front Wheel Drive Shaft Bearing Replacement

Front Wheel Drive Shaft Bearing Replacement

Removal Procedure
Tools Required
^ J 28733-B Spindle Remover

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Wheels, Tires and Alignment.





3. Disconnect the wheel speed sensor electrical connector (2).





4. Remove the wheel speed sensor electrical connector from the bracket.
5. Remove the brake caliper bracket with the brake caliper. Refer to Brake Caliper Bracket Replacement (Front) or Brake Caliper Bracket Replacement (Rear) in Brakes and Traction Control.
6. Remove the brake rotor. Refer to Brake Rotor Replacement (Front) or Brake Rotor Replacement (Rear) in Brakes and Traction Control.
7. Remove the wheel drive shaft nut. Refer to Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement in Wheel Drive Shafts.





8. Use three wheel nuts in order to attach the J 28733-B to the wheel bearing/hub.
9. Use the J 28733-B in order to push the wheel drive shaft out of the wheel bearing/hub.





10. Remove and DISCARD the wheel bearing/hub bolts.

Important: Ensure that the wheel drive shaft outer seal (boot) is not damaged.

11. Remove the wheel bearing/hub.

Installation Procedure
1. Install the wheel bearing/hub.

Caution: These fasteners MUST be replaced with new fasteners anytime they become loose or are removed. Failure to replace these fasteners after they become loose or are removed may cause loss of vehicle control and personal injury.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions





2. Install NEW wheel bearing/hub bolts.
Tighten the NEW wheel bearing/hub bolts to 130 Nm (96 ft. lbs.).
3. Install the wheel drive shaft nut. Refer to Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement in Wheel Drive Shafts.
4. Install the brake rotor. Refer to Brake Rotor Replacement (Front) or Brake Rotor Replacement (Rear) in Brakes and Traction Control.
5. Install the brake caliper bracket with the brake caliper. Refer to Brake Caliper Bracket Replacement (Front) or Brake Caliper Bracket Replacement (Rear) in Brakes and Traction Control.

Important: Ensure that the connector clip engages the bracket properly.





6. Install the wheel speed sensor electrical connector to the bracket.





7. Connect the wheel speed sensor electrical connector (2).
8. Install the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Wheels, Tires and Alignment.
9. Lower the vehicle.