Aspire L4-81 1.3L SOHC (1994)
Wheel Bearing: Service and Repair
Front
1. Raise and support vehicle, then remove front wheel.
2. Unstake halfshaft attaching nut using suitable chisel. Apply brakes to prevent hub assembly from turning, then remove and discard attaching nut.
3. Remove brake hose to strut bracket retaining clip.
4. Remove cotter pin and tie rod attaching nut, then separate tie rod from steering knuckle using suitable tool.
5. Remove brake caliper attaching bolts, then lift caliper assembly off steering knuckle.
CAUTION: Do not allow caliper to hang unsupported from brake hose. Wire caliper in place as required.
6. Remove ball joint to steering knuckle clamp bolt and nut, then pry downward on control arm and disconnect joint from knuckle.
7. Remove steering knuckle to strut bracket attaching bolts and nuts, then slide hub/rotor assembly together with steering knuckle off end of halfshaft.
If difficulty is encountered separating hub from halfshaft, tap end of shaft with plastic mallet to facilitate removal.
Fig. 3 Hub & Rotor/Steering Knuckle Separation
8. Separate hub/rotor assembly from steering knuckle.
