Installation Manual

5. Remove the steering knuckle

attachment bolts. You may need

a puller to remove the hub

assembly. Do not damage the

knuckle or axle shaft.

6. Clean and inspect the steering

knuckle. Remove any debris,

nicks or burrs using a ﬁne ﬁle,

wire brush, emery cloth or

honing stone.

1. Raise vehicle and remove lug

nuts and wheel.

2. Remove the brake caliper and

rotor. Support the brake caliper

with an “S” hook or a piece

of wire. (Fig. 1)

3. Remove the axle nut, using

an axle nut socket. Follow the

manufacturer’s instructions for

nut replacement.

4. Before removing hub unit, make

a note of the proper orientation

and positioning of the sensor

wire and bearing. Disconnect

the ABS sensor wire from its

mating connector point and

positioning clips. (Fig. 2)

Proper hub removal and installation procedures can enhance the performance and life of

hubs, axles, wheels, brakes and other components.

Skill Level: Intermediate | Special Tools: Axle Nut Socket, Puller,

Torque Wrench

Removing and Installing a Hub Unit Bearing

Hub Unit Bearing Removal

Fig. 1

Fig. 2

TECHTIPS

LIGHT VEHICLE

LV1

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LIGHT VEHICLE TECHTIPS LV1 Removing and Installing a Hub Unit Bearing Proper hub removal and installation procedures can enhance the performance and life of hubs, axles, wheels, brakes and other components. Hub Unit Bearing Removal 1. Raise vehicle and remove lug nuts and wheel. 2. Remove the brake caliper and rotor. Support the brake caliper with an “S” hook or a piece of wire. (Fig. 1) 3. Remove the axle nut, using an axle nut socket. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for nut replacement. 5.
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Visit timken.com/techseries to enroll in free technical training. Get more TechTips online at www.timken.com/techtips Hub Unit Bearing Installation 1. Insert the new hub assembly into the steering knuckle. Check the positioning of the splines on the axle shaft while inserting the hub assembly. Never force the hub assembly on the shaft or strike with a hammer. (Fig. 3) Fig. 3 3.