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Front Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement (FE7)

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Fig 1: View Of Wheel Bearing/Hub, Bolts & Drive Shaft Nut - Front (FE7)
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Front Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement (FE7)

Callout Component Name

Preliminary Procedures

  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  2. Remove the front tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  3. Remove the brake rotor from the wheel hub/bearing. Refer to Front Brake Rotor Replacement (J55) , Front Brake Rotor Replacement (JL9) .
Special Tools J 28733-B  Front/Rear Spindle Remover
1 Wheel Drive Shaft Nut
CAUTION:

Refer to Fastener Caution .


TIP:  Use a suitable tool to prevent the wheel hub/bearing from rotating while removing the axle nut.
Tighten 
230 N.m (170 lb ft)
2 Wheel Bearing/Hub Bolt (Qty: 4)
TIP:  Disconnect the wheel speed electrical connector, if equipped.
Tighten 
152 N.m (112 lb ft)
3 Wheel Bearing/Hub
TIP:  Use the J 28733-B to press the axle shaft from the wheel/bearing/hub.