Grand Cherokee 2WD V8-4.7L VIN N (2000)
Wheel Bearing: Service and Repair
Front
If the axle shaft and hub bearing are being removed in order to service another component, the axle shaft and hub bearing can be removed as an
assembly. See: Transmission and Drivetrain/Drive Axles, Bearings and Joints/Axle Shaft Assembly/Axle Shaft/Service and Repair
REMOVAL
1. Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Remove the wheel and tire assembly.
3. Remove the brake caliper, caliper anchor, rotor and ABS wheel speed sensor.
4. Remove the cotter pin, nut retainer and axle hub nut.
5. Remove the hub bearing mounting bolts from the back of the steering knuckle. Remove hub bearing from the steering knuckle and off the axle
shaft.
INSTALLATION
1. Install the hub bearing to the knuckle.
2. Install the hub bearing 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 rotor, caliper anchor, caliper and ABS wheel speed sensor.
5. Install the wheel and tire assembly.
6. Remove support and lower the vehicle.