Front Knuckle/Hub/Wheel Bearing Replacement
Special Tools Required
Image Description/Tool Number
609765.png Ball Joint Thread Protector, 12 mm 07AAF-SDAA100
8616757.png Ball Joint Remover, 28 mm 07MAC-SL00202
3618800.png Ball Joint Thread Protector, 14 mm 07AAE-SJAA100
8631331.png Ball Joint Remover, 32 mm 07MAC-SL00102
310169.png Driver Handle, 15 x 135L 07749-0010000
310160.png Bearing Driver Attachment, 42 x 47 mm 07746-0010300
6541335.png Pilot, 28 mm 07746-0041100
310196.png Hub Dis/Assembly Pin, 40 mm 07GAF-SE00100
310162.png Bearing Driver Attachment, 62 x 68 mm 07746-0010500
310194.png Attachment, 78 x 90 mm 07GAD-SD40101
310183.png Support Base 07965-SD90100
1. Knuckle/Hub/Wheel Bearing - Exploded View

Exploded View



NOTE: Refer to the Exploded View as needed during the following procedures.

Knuckle/Hub

3. Wheel Speed Sensor - Remove

4. Brake Hose Bracket - Remove

5. Brake Caliper - Remove
1.
NOTE:
To prevent damage to the caliper assembly or brake hose, use a short piece of wire to hang the caliper assembly from the undercarriage.
Do not twist the brake hose excessively.

6. Spindle Nut - Remove
1.
Pry up the stake (A) on the spindle nut (B).
2.
Remove the spindle nut.
NOTE:
Use a new spindle nut during reassembly.
Tighten the spindle nut to the specified torque during reassembly.
Specified Torque:
 
1.5 L engine:
245 N·m (25.0 kgf·m, 181 lbf·ft)
 
2.0 L engine:
181 N·m (18.5 kgf·m, 133 lbf·ft)

8. Hub for Damage and Cracks - Check


9. Tie-Rod End Ball Joint - Disconnect
1.
Remove the cotter pin (A).
NOTE: During installation, install the new cotter pin after tightening the nut, and bend its end as shown.
2.
Remove the nut (B).
3.
NOTE: Be careful not to damage the ball joint boot when installing the ball joint remover.

10. Lower Ball Joint - Disconnect


11. Knuckle/Hub Assembly - Remove
1.
Pull the knuckle (A) outward, and separate the outboard joint (B) from the front hub using a soft face hammer outward.
NOTE:
Do not pull the driveshaft end outward. The inner driveshaft inboard joint may come apart.
During installation, apply about 3 g (0.11 oz) of moly 60 paste (P/N 08734-0001) to the contact area (C) of the outboard joint and the front wheel bearing.
2.
Remove the damper pinch bolt (D).
3.
Move the knuckle downward, and remove the knuckle from the damper.
NOTE: During installation, the aligning tab (E) on the damper unit into the slot (F) of the knuckle.

12. Lower Ball Joint - Remove
1.
Remove the lock pin (A).
NOTE: During installation, install the lock pin as shown after tightening the new castle nut.
2.
Remove the castle nut (B).
NOTE: Use a new castle nut during reassembly.
3.
NOTE: Be careful not to damage the ball joint boot when installing the ball joint remover.

13. All Removed Parts - Install
1.
Install the parts in the reverse order of removal.

NOTE:
Be careful not to damage the ball joint boot when connecting the knuckle.
Before connecting the ball joint, degrease the threaded section and the tapered portion of the ball joint pin, the ball joint connecting hole, the threaded section, and the mating surfaces of the castle nut.
Torque the castle nut to the lower torque specification, then tighten it only far enough to align the slot with the ball joint pin hole. Do not align the castle nut by loosening it.
Before installing the spindle nut, apply a small amount of engine oil to the seating surface of the nut. After tightening, use a drift to stake the spindle nut shoulder against the driveshaft.


NOTE: Refer to the Exploded View as needed during the following procedures.

Wheel Bearing

1. Hub - Remove
1.5 L engine
1.
Separate the hub (A) from the knuckle (B) using the driver handle, the bearing driver attachment, the pilot, and a hydraulic press. Hold the knuckle with the attachment (C) of the hydraulic press or equivalent tool.
NOTE:
Be careful not to damage or deform the splash guard (D).
Hold onto the hub to keep it from falling when pressed clear.
2.
Press out the wheel bearing inner race (A) of the hub (B) using the driver handle, the bearing driver attachment, the pilot, a commercially available bearing separator (C), and a hydraulic press.
2.0 L engine
1.
Separate the hub (A) from the knuckle (B) using the hub dis/assembly pin and a hydraulic press. Hold the knuckle with the attachment (C) of the hydraulic press or equivalent tool.
NOTE:
Be careful not to damage or deform the splash guard (D).
Hold onto the hub to keep it from falling when pressed clear.
2.
Press out the wheel bearing inner race (A) of the hub (B) using the hub dis/assembly pin, a commercially available bearing separator (C), and a hydraulic press.

2. Splash Guard and Snap Ring - Remove
NOTE: Check for damaged or deformed snap ring, and replace it if damaged.


3. Bearing - Remove
1.
Press the wheel bearing (A) out of the knuckle (B) using the driver handle, the bearing driver attachment, and a hydraulic press.

4. Bearing - Install

1.5 L engine

2.0 L engine
1.
Wash the knuckle and the hub thoroughly in high flash point solvent before reassembly.
2.
Press a new wheel bearing (A) into the knuckle (B) using the old bearing (C), a steel plate (D), the attachment (1.5 L engine), the support base, and a hydraulic press.
NOTE:
Install the wheel bearing with the wheel speed sensor magnetic encoder (E) (brown color) toward the inside of the knuckle.
Remove any oil, grease, dust, metal debris, and other foreign material from the encoder surface.
Keep any magnetic tools away from the encoder surface.
Keep the wheel bearing and magnetic encoder away from any magnetic field. The encoder can be damaged or erased.
Be careful not to damage the encoder surface when you insert the wheel bearing.

5. Splash Guard and Snap Ring - Install
NOTE: Check for damaged or deformed snap ring, and replace it if damaged.


6. Hub - Install

1.5 L engine

2.0 L engine
1.
Install the hub (A) onto the knuckle (B) using the bearing driver attachment, the driver handle, the support base, and a hydraulic press.
NOTE: Be careful not to damage the splash guard (C).