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Repair and Service Manual
FRONT SUSPENSION, STEERING & AXLE
Read all of SAFETY and this section before attempting any procedure. Pay particular attention to Notices, Cautions, Warnings and Dangers.
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Hub Replacement
Tool List
Qty.
Socket, 3/4” ................................................................. 1
Ratchet ........................................................................ 1
Straight Blade Screwdriver .......................................... 1
Ball Peen Hammer ...................................................... 1
Needle Nose Pliers...................................................... 1
Socket, 1 1/2” .............................................................. 1
Wheel Bearing Grease ............................................. AR
Seal Driver................................................................... 1
1.
Lift and support the front of the vehicle and remove
the front wheel(s) (See LIFTING THE VEHICLE on
page 9).
2.
Remove the cotter pin (37) and castellated nut (38)
(Ref Fig. 8).
3.
While holding the outer wheel bearing (34) in place,
slide the hub (30) from the spindle (35).
4.
Clean the spindle and new hub thoroughly with sol-
vent.
5.
Pack the new bearings with grease (See Wheel
Bearing Packing on page 35).
6.
Apply a light coat of grease to the inner race and
place the inner wheel bearing (33) in the new hub.
7.
Orient the new grease seal (36) so that the flange
side of the seal is facing into the bore.
8.
Tap gently into place until the seal is flush with the
end of the hub.
9.
Lubricate the lips of the seal and spindle with grease
(Ref Fig. 7).
Fig. 7 Seal Installation
10. Place the new hub (30) onto the spindle (35) and fill
the area between the two wheel bearings about 1/2 -
3/4 full with grease and apply a light coating to the
outer bearing race.
11. Install the outer wheel bearing (34) and secure the
hub (30) loosely with the castellated nut (37).
12. Place the wheel onto the hub and hand tighten the
lug nuts.
Fig. 8 Hub Replacement
13. Adjust the bearing (See Wheel Bearing Adjustment
on page 36).
Wheel Bearing and Race Replacement
Tool List
Qty.
Arbor Press..................................................................1
Bearing Driver..............................................................1
Non-Ferrous Punch .....................................................1
Ball Peen Hammer.......................................................1
1.
Lift and support the front of the vehicle and remove
the front wheel(s) (See LIFTING THE VEHICLE on
page 9).
2.
Remove the hub (30) from the spindle (See Hub
Replacement on page 40).
3.
Remove the grease seal (36) and inner wheel bear-
ing (33).
4.
Use an arbor press and bearing driver to press out
the bearing races.
5.
If an arbor press is not available, tap the bearing
race using a hammer and a soft non-ferrous punch
through the other side of hub. Tap the race in a circu-
lar pattern while moving from side to side to avoid
damaging the bore of the hub.
6.
Clean the outer wheel bearing (34), inner wheel
bearing (33) and hub in solvent and dry thoroughly.
7.
Inspect for signs of damage. Pitting or a blue color-
ation of the rollers indicates a failed or failing bear-
ing. If the roller portion of the bearing is to be
replaced, the race must also be replaced.
8.
Make sure the bore of the hub (30) is clean and
place the new race (39) over the bore of the hub.
9.
Press the new race into the hub using an arbor press
and a bearing driver.
10. If an arbor press is not available, evenly tap with a
hammer and a bearing driver to drive race fully into
the bore.
B
A - Install this side of seal
into housing
B - Lubricate lip of seal
A
Front of Vehicle
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33
36
37
38
35
30
PRELIMINARY
