Sportage 4WD 2Dr L4-2.0L (2002)
Wheel Bearing: Service and Repair
Wheel Bearings
Inspection
To inspect wheel bearings, the free wheel hub must first be removed.
1. Remove two bolts and remove brake caliper from brake rotor. Temporarily tie caliper to vehicle frame with wire.
2. Mount dial indicator with plunger zeroed against brake rotor at 4.7 inch (12 cm) from rotor center.
3. Turn rotor and read dial indicator for runout dimension.
Runout not to exceed 0.004 inch (0.10 mm)
Removal
To remove wheel bearings, the free wheel hub must first be removed.
1. Remove two bolts and remove brake caliper from brake rotor. Temporarily tie caliper to vehicle frame with wire.
2. Remove two screws and remove brake rotor.
3. Using a lock nut wrench (or equivalent), remove lock nut.
