Hub And Bearing: Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2017 Jeep Cherokee. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Position the halfshaft into the hub and bearing. Install the hub and bearing (1) in to the knuckle.
- Install four NEW hub and bearing bolts and tighten to the proper torque. Refer to FRONT, TECHNICAL 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. Refer to TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
.NOTE:
Do not use air tools on staking tool while staking hub nut.
Correct Hub Nut Staking - 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:
The hub nut must be staked (1) as shown in Correct Hub Nut Staking. Both edges must be split and bent into the shape shown (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 (2).
- Install the wheel and tire assembly. Refer to INSTALLATION .
- Remove the support and lower the vehicle.