Hub And Bearing: Removal: 4X4
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 RAM Pickup and 2011 RAM Cab & Chassis. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Raise and support the vehicle.
- Remove the wheel and tire assembly.
- Remove the brake caliper and rotor. Refer to ROTOR, Brake , Removal .
- Remove the ABS wheel speed sensor if equipped. Refer to SENSOR, Wheel Speed, Front , Removal .
- Remove the halfshaft nut.NOTE:
Do not strike the knuckle with a hammer to remove the tie rod end or the ball joint. Damage to the steering knuckle will occur.
- Remove the tie rod end nut and separate the tie rod from the knuckle using Ball Joint Remover (special tool #9360, Remover, Ball Joint).
- Remove the upper ball joint nut and separate the upper ball joint from the knuckle using Ball Joint Remover (special tool #9360, Remover, Ball Joint).
- Pull down on the steering knuckle to separate the halfshaft (2) from the hub/bearing.
- Remove the three hub/bearing mounting bolts (1) from the steering knuckle.
- Slide the hub/bearing out of the steering knuckle.
- Remove the brake dust shield.