Cherokee 4WD V6-173 2.8L VIN W 2-bbl (1985)
Axle Bearing: Service and Repair
Axle Hub & Bearing Replacement
Fig. 6 Axle hub & bearing assembly
REMOVAL
1. Raise and support front of vehicle, then remove wheel and brake caliper.
2. Remove grease cap, cotter pin, nut retainer, adjusting nut and thrust washer from spindle.
3. Remove outer wheel bearing from hub.
4. Remove hub and rotor from spindle.
5. Remove grease seal from hub and rotor, then the inner wheel bearing.
INSTALLATION
1. Apply suitable grease in rotor hub cavity, then pack wheel bearings with grease.
2. Install inner wheel bearing and new grease seal in rotor.
3. Install hub and rotor on spindle.
4. Install outer bearing, thrust washer and spindle nut. Torque spindle nut to 17-25 ft. lbs. while rotating rotor to seat bearing.
5. Loosen spindle nut 1/2 turn while rotating wheel, then tighten spindle nut to 19 inch lbs.
6. Install nut retainer and cotter pin.
7. Install grease cap, caliper and wheel.
