Contents: Removal ⬇ Installation ⬇
Note: The bearing is a sealed, non-adjustable, double-row bearing that can be used for long periods of time without servicing or removal. Do not remove the bearing unless absolutely necessary, as it will likely be damaged. Never overtighten the drive shaft nut when attempting to adjust the bearing. The inner race of the bearing is pressed into the hub, so a press or large bench vice will be required for reassembly.
Removal
1. Remove the steering knuckle from the vehicle (Chapter 2).
2. If necessary, you can remove the brake disc protective cover (Section 9, Chapter 17).
3. Press the hub out of the steering knuckle assembly. If the outer inner bearing race remains on the hub, use a special universal bearing puller to remove it.
4. Remove the retaining ring from the steering knuckle and press out the bearing.
5. Thoroughly clean the bearing, steering knuckle and hub. Check all components for damage and signs of wear, and replace them if necessary. Carefully check the condition of the wheel bolt threads. Bearings should be replaced after each removal (see Note at the beginning of this Chapter), but if they appear fit for further use, check them as follows: Make sure the bearing rotates smoothly and easily, without noise or binding. If possible, inspect the outer races and balls for signs of wear, corrosion or flaking (loss of grains of the upper layer). Make sure the retaining ring is reusable.
Installation
6. Check during assembly (as far as possible), so that the bearing is filled with grease, then press it in as shown in Fig. 10.7 until it rests against the mounting flange; make sure that pressure is applied only to the outer ring of the bearing.
7. Install the snap ring into the groove of the steering knuckle.
8. Making sure that the inner bearing race is supported as shown in Fig. 10.8, press the hub into the steering knuckle. Temporarily attach the steering knuckle to the drive shaft, tighten the (old) drive shaft nut to the specified torque Specifications, and make sure that the bearing rotates smoothly and easily, without play.
9. Install the brake disc protective cover if it was removed (Section 9, Chapter 17).
10. Install the steering knuckle on the vehicle (Chapter 2).