User Manual

5. R

emove the steering knuckle

attachment bolts. You may need

a puller to remove the hub

assembly. Do not damage the

knuckle or axle shaft.

Clean and inspect the steering

knuc

kle. Remove any debris,

nicks or burrs using a ﬁne ﬁle,

wire brush, emery cloth or

honing stone.

aise vehicle and remove lug

nuts and wheel.

emove the brake caliper and

rotor. Support the brake caliper

with an “S” hook or a piece

of wire. (Fig. 1)

emove the axle nut, using

an axle nut socket. Follow the

manufacturer’s instructions for

nut replacement.

efore 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)

oper 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

ECH

IPS

LIGHT VEHICLE

Hub Unit Bear

ing Removal

Fig. 1

Fig. 2

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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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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. Connect the new ABS sensor that comes already attached to the new bearing to its mating connection point and clips in the wheel well and frame area. 5. Replace the brake rotor and brake caliper.