Hub And Bearing - SRT8

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Fig 1: Halfshaft Isolation Washer

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NOTE: Before installing hub and bearing on end of axle half shaft, ensure isolation washer (1) is present on end of half shaft. Inspect washer making sure it is not worn or damaged. Washer can be installed in either direction on shaft.

Fig 2: MOUNTING BOLTS THROUGH KNUCKLE AND ADAPTER

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NOTE: To help upon installation, make sure that hub and bearing mounting bolts (1) extend through knuckle (3) and parking brake adapter (2) to hold adapter in place during hub and bearing installation.

Position hub and bearing mounting bolts (1) though rear of knuckle (3) and parking brake adapter (2) just enough to hold adapter in place.

Fig 3: HUB AND BEARING BOLT HOLE PATTERN
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NOTE: Hub and bearing mounting bolt holes are not evenly spaced. Upper mounting holes (2) are not as far apart as lower mounting holes (1). Make note of this before installing hub and bearing.
Slide hub and bearing onto half shaft. Insert hub and bearing through parking brake adapter and knuckle, lining up mounting bolt holes with bolts.

Fig 4: HUB AND BEARING MOUNTING BOLTS
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NOTE: Make sure suspension is jacked up as requested during removal to ease access to lower hub and bearing mounting bolts.

NOTE: Use a 3/8 inch drive wobble extension along with a Torx® socket to slip past half shaft outer C/V joint and install two top and lower front mounting bolts. Use a standard 3/8 inch drive universal joint along with a Torx® socket to install lower rear mounting bolt.
Carefully start all four mounting bolts into hub and bearing. Using a cross pattern, tighten each hub and bearing mounting bolt a turn or two at a time, slowly drawing hub and bearing into mounted position. Periodically, push in on end of half shaft to give as much room as possible for tools on mounting bolts. Tighten mounting bolts to 68 N.m (50 ft. lbs.) torque.

Fig 5: VENTED BRAKE ROTOR MOUNTING
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NOTE: Inspect disc brake pads and parking brake shoes before brake rotor installation. Refer to Brakes/Hydraulic/Mechanical/PADS, Brake - Inspection
Clean hub face (1) to remove any dirt or corrosion where rotor mounts.
Install brake rotor (2) over studs on hub and bearing (1).

Fig 6: REAR CALIPER MOUNTING - SRT8
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Slide caliper with pads (2) over brake rotor and align with knuckle.
Install caliper mounting bolts (1). Tighten bolts to 130 N.m (96 ft. lbs.) torque.
Remove jack from under spring link.

Fig 7: 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 half shaft (2). While a helper applies brakes to keep hub from turning, tighten hub nut to 213 N.m (157 ft. lbs.) torque.
Verify proper adjustment of the parking brake shoes and adjust as necessary. Refer to Brakes/Parking Brake/SHOES, Parking Brake - Adjustments

Fig 8: TIRE AND WHEEL MOUNTING
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Install tire and wheel assembly (1). Refer to Tires and Wheels - Installation . Tighten wheel mounting nuts (3) to 150 N.m (110 ft. lbs.) torque.
Lower vehicle.
Pump brake pedal several times to ensure vehicle has a firm brake pedal before moving vehicle.

Fig 9: RESERVOIR FLUID LEVEL MARKINGS
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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.