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Front Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement (GNB)

Front Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement (GNB)



Callout Component Name

Preliminary Procedure

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .

2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .

3. Remove the front brake rotor. Refer to Front Brake Rotor Replacement (J60, J61, J62) .

4. Loosen the wheel drive shaft from the wheel bearing/hub. Refer to Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement - Left Side (GNA) Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement - Left Side (GNB) and Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement - Right Side (GNB) Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement - Right Side (Petrol) .

5. Remove the front wheel speed sensor. Refer to Front Wheel Speed Sensor Replacement (GNA) Front Wheel Speed Sensor Replacement (GNB) .

6. Separate the outer tie rod end from the knuckle. Refer to Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement .

7. Remove the outer fastener lower control arm. Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement (GNA) Lower Control Arm Replacement (GNB) .

8. Remove brake hose, connectors and clips from the yoke strut.

9. Separate the yoke from the suspension strut. Refer to Strut Assembly Replacement (GNA) Strut Assembly Replacement (GNB) .


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Wheel Hub Mounting Fastener (Qty: 3)

Refer to Fastener Caution .

Procedures

Install NEW fasteners.

Tighten

100 Nm (74 lb ft) + 75 degrees

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Front Wheel Bearing and Hub