CAUTION: All front suspension fasteners are important attaching parts in that they could affect the performance of vital parts and systems, and/or could result in major service expense. Any part must be replaced with one of the same part number or with an exact equivalent part if replacement becomes necessary. Do not use a replacement part of lesser quality or substitute design. Torque values must be used as specified during assembly to ensure proper retention of this part.

Never attempt to heat, quench or straighten any front suspension part. Replace with a new part.

Hub And Rotor Assembly

Removal and Installation

A new grease retainer must be installed when the hub and rotor assembly is replaced.

1. Raise the vehicle on a hoist, until the tire clears the floor. Refer to Section 00-02.

2. Remove wheelcover. Remove the wheel and tire from the hub and rotor assembly.

3. Remove the caliper from the spindle and wire it to the underbody to prevent damage to the brake hose. Refer to Section 06-03.

4. Remove the grease cap from the hub. Remove the cotter pin, nut retainer, adjusting nut, and flatwasher from the spindle. Discard cotter pin. Remove the outer bearing cone and roller assembly.

5. Pull the hub and rotor off the spindle.

6. Remove the protective coating from the new hub and rotor with carburetor degreaser.

7. Inspect and lubricate wheel bearings as outlined under Front Wheel Grease Seal and Bearing Replacement and Lubrication.

    CAUTION: When installing the grease retainer, support the rotor on the hub barrel with a wood block to avoid damage to wheel studs.

8. Place the inner bearing cone and roller assembly in the inner cup. Apply a light film of Premium Long-Life Grease XG-1-C (ESA-M1C75-B) or equivalent to a new grease retainer, and install the retainer. Ensure the retainer is properly seated.

9. Install the new hub and rotor assembly to the wheel spindle. Keep the hub centered on the spindle to prevent damage to the retainer and spindle threads.

10. Install the outer bearing cone, roller assembly and flatwasher on the spindle. Install the adjusting nut. Adjust the bearings. Install a new cotter pin and nut retainer.

11. Install the grease cap taking care not to damage cap. Ensure cap is fully seated.

12. Install the caliper to the spindle. Refer to Section 06-03.

13. Place the wheel and tire on the new hub and rotor. Install the wheel lug nuts, and tighten them alternately to draw the wheel evenly against the hub and rotor.

14. Lower the vehicle, and tighten the wheel lug nuts to 115-142 Nm (85-105 lb-ft). Install the wheelcover.

15. Before driving the vehicle, pump the brake pedal several times to restore normal brake pedal travel.