Hub And Bearing: Installation: Front-Wheel-Drive
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Dodge Caliber. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE:
If equipped, make sure the wheel speed sensor mount on the rear of the hub and bearing is directed toward the front of the vehicle.
- Position the hub and bearing on the brake support plate and trailing link.
- Install the four bolts (1) securing the hub and bearing (2) to the trailing link. Tighten the bolts to 105 N.m (77 ft. lbs.).
NOTE: Before installing the wheel speed sensor head (3) into the rear of the hub and bearing (2), inspect the O-ring seal to make sure it is not dislodged, split, cut or damaged in any way. Replace the O-ring as necessary.
- If equipped with a wheel speed sensor, install the wheel speed sensor head (3) into the rear of the hub and bearing (2).
- If equipped with a wheel speed sensor, install the wheel speed sensor head mounting screw (1). Tighten the screw to 10 N.m (89 in. lbs.).
- Slide the brake rotor (3) over the parking brake shoes and onto the hub and bearing (1).
- Rotate the disc brake caliper downward over the brake rotor and lower part of caliper adapter.
- Install the disc brake caliper (2) lower guide pin bolt (1). Tighten the guide pin bolt to 60 N.m (44 ft. lbs.).
- Install tire and wheel assembly (1). Refer to Tires and Wheels - Installation . Install and tighten wheel mounting nuts (3) to 135 N.m (100 ft. lbs.).
- Lower the vehicle.
- Pump the brake pedal several times to ensure the vehicle has a firm brake pedal before moving it.