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SUSPENSION AND
Read all of SAFETY and this section before attempting any procedure. Pay particular attention to Notices, Cautions, Warnings and Dangers.
Front of Vehicle
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Figure 11 Hub Replacement
While holding the outer wheel bearing (4) in place, slide
the hub (5) from the spindle (6) and discard.
Clean the spindle and the new hub thoroughly with sol-
vent.
Pack the new bearings with grease. See Wheel Bearing
Packing.
Apply a light coat of grease to the inner race and place
the inner wheel bearing (7) in the hub.
Orient the new grease seal (8) so the flange side of the
seal is facing into the bore. Tap gently into place until the
seal is flush with end of the hub.
Lubricate the lips of the seal and spindle with grease (Fig-
ure 12).
A - Install this side of seal
into housing
B - Lubricate lip of seal
Figure 12 Seal Installation
Place the new hub onto the spindle and fill the area
between the two wheel bearings 1/2 - 3/4 full with grease.
Apply a light coating of grease to the outer bearing race.
Install the outer wheel bearing (4) and secure the hub
loosely with the castellated nut. Place the wheel onto the
hub and hand tighten the lug nuts.
Adjust the bearing. See Wheel Bearing Adjustment.
Replace the dust cap (1).
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SFRONT SUSPENSION AND STEERING
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4
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Repair and Service Manual
Lower the vehicle per the SAFETY section. Tighten the
front wheel(s) per WHEELS AND TIRES section.
Wheel Bearing and Race Replacement
Tool List
Non-Ferrous Punch .....................................................1
Ball Peen Hammer.......................................................1
Bearing Driver..............................................................1
Remove the hub (1) from the spindle (Figure 13). See
Hub Replacement.
Remove the grease seal (3), inner wheel bearing (4) and
bearing races (5) by tapping (through the other side of
hub) the bearing race with a hammer and soft non-ferrous
punch. Tap the race in a circular pattern while moving
from side to side to avoid damaging the bore of the hub.
Clean the outer wheel bearing (6), inner wheel bearing
(4), hub and dust cap (7) in solvent and dry thoroughly.
Inspect for signs of damage. Pitting or a blue coloration of
the rollers indicates bearing replacement is required. If
the roller portion of the bearing is to be replaced, the race
must also be replaced.
To install the race (5):
Make sure the bore of the hub (1) is clean. Place the new
race over the bore of the hub. Tap the race evenly with a
hammer and bearing driver to drive the race fully into the
bore. Repeat on the other side of the hub.
Clean the spindle (2) and pack the new bearings with
grease. See Wheel Bearing Packing.
Front of Vehicle
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Figure 13 Wheel Bearing Replacement
Install the inner wheel bearing (4) and the new grease
seal in the hub. Mount the hub to the spindle. To adjust
the wheel bearing. See Wheel Bearing Adjustment.
Quantity
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5
6
7
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