Grand Cherokee 2WD L6-4.0L VIN S (1997)
Wheel Hub: Service and Repair
NOTE: The Hub Bearing is serviced as an assembly.
REMOVAL
1. Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Remove the wheel and tire assembly.
3. Remove the brake components from the axle. refer to Brakes and Traction Control.
4. Remove the cotter pin, nut retainer and axle hub nut.
5. Remove the hub mounting bolts and remove hub bearing from the steering knuckle and axle shaft.
INSTALLATION
1. Install the hub bearing and brake dust shield to the knuckle.
2. Install the hub to knuckle bolts and tighten to 102 Nm (75 ft. lbs.).
3. Install the hub washer and nut. Tighten the hub nut to 237 Nm (175 ft. lbs.). Install the nut retainer and a new cotter pin.
4. Install the brake components, refer to Brakes and Traction Control.
5. Install the wheel and tire assembly.
6. Remove support and lower the vehicle.
