Sonata V6-3.0L (1991)
Wheel Hub: Service and Repair
Replace
Fig. 12 Exploded View Of Hub & Knuckle Assembly
1.
Remove driveshaft nut, then Raise and front of support vehicle. Remove front wheels.
2.
Disconnect brake caliper assembly and support using suitable wire.
3.
Disconnect tie rod end from knuckle using a suitable tie rod end puller, Fig. 12.
4.
Using tie rod end puller, disconnect lower arm ball joint from knuckle.
5.
Using axle shaft puller 09526-11001 or equivalent, remove driveshaft from hub.
6.
Remove hub and knuckle as an assembly from strut assembly.
7.
Reverse procedure to install.
Service
1.
Attach front hub installer 09517-21500 or equivalent and knuckle arm bridge 09517-21600 or equivalent to knuckle and hub, then secure knuckle
in vise.
2.
Remove hub from knuckle by tightening nut of tool.
3.
Using bearing and gear puller 09455-21000 or equivalent remove outside bearing inner race from hub.
4.
Remove inner oil seal from knuckle and snap ring.
5.
Remove bearing using bearing remover 09532-32000 or equivalent.
6.
Pack wheel bearing with suitable grease.
7.
With inside wheel bearing inner race removed, press in bearing using bar 09500-21000 or equivalent.
8.
Install wheel bearing inner race to wheel bearing.
9.
Drive hub side oil seal into knuckle using bearing installer 09532-32000 or equivalent until flush with knuckle end surface.
10.
Apply grease to lip of oil seal and surfaces of oil seal which contact hub.
11.
Mount hub onto knuckle using tool 09517-21500 or equivalent. Torque nut of tool to 145-188 ft. lbs.
12.
Rotate hub to seat bearing, then check hub turning torque. Turning torque should be 16 inch lbs.
13.
Check hub end play using suitable dial gauge. End play should be .004 inch.
14.
If end play is not as specified, hub or knuckle may have been installed incorrectly. Repeat service procedures.
15.
Apply grease to bearing and inside of knuckle, then drive inner oil seal into knuckle until it contacts snap ring.
16.
Apply grease to lip of oil seal.
