Wheel Knuckle, Wheel Hub And Bearing
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | Wheel knuckle |
| 2 | Bearing - Wheel hub |
| 3 | Wheel hub |
The rear wheel knuckle is an aluminum casting which provides for the attachment of the rear upper and lower control arms and the tie rod. The rear wheel knuckle also provides the mounting locations for the wheel hub and bearing.
The wheel hub is an assembly that comprises the wheel hub and a drive flange. A bearing is installed in the wheel hub and is secured with a circlip. It is first pressed into the wheel knuckle with a circlip added to secure it, then the wheel hub is pressed into the bearing. The drive flange has wheel studs attached to it and locates on the splined drive shaft and is secured with a stake nut.