QX4 V6-3.5L (VQ35DE) (2001)
8. Remove wheel bearing together with bearing cage and baffle plate from axle shaft.
9. Remove grease seal with a screwdriver.
10. Remove wheel bearing assembly with a brass drift.
Inspection
AXLE SHAFT
Check axle shaft for straightness, cracks, damage, wear and distortion. Replace if necessary.
BEARING CAGE
Check bearing cage for deformation and cracks. Replace if necessary.
REAR AXLE HOUSING
Check rear axle housing for yield, deformation and cracks. Replace if necessary.
Installation
1. Press new wheel bearing until it bottoms end face of bearing cage.
Maximum load P: 39 kN (4 ton, 4.4 US ton, 3.9 Imp ton)
Always press outer race of wheel bearing during installation.
2. Press new grease seal until it bottoms end face of bearing cage.
After installing new grease seal, coat sealing lip with multipurpose grease.