Skylark V6-173 2.8L VIN X 2-bbl (1984)
Wheel Bearing: Service and Repair
Wheel Bearing Replace - Front
FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS AND/OR HUB
Fig. 2 Front wheel bearing assembly & seal
Fig. 3 Removing front wheel bearing & hub assembly
REMOVAL
1.
Loosen hub nut with vehicle on ground.
2.
Raise and support vehicle and remove front wheel.
3.
Install drive axle boot cover, tool J-28712.
4.
Remove and discard hub nut.
5.
Remove brake caliper from support and suspend caliper from frame with a length of wire. Do not suspend caliper by the brake hose.
6.
Remove three hub and bearing attaching bolts. If the old bearing is being re-installed, mark attaching bolts and holes for re-installation, Fig. 2.
7.
Using tool J-28733 or equivalent, remove bearing, Fig. 3. If excessive corrosion is present, ensure that the bearing is loose in the knuckle
before using puller tool.
8.
If installing new bearing, replace steering knuckle seal.
