Pathfinder LE 4WD V6-3.3L (VG33E) (1997)
8. Remove grease seal and bearing outer races with suitable brass bar.
INSPECTION
Thoroughly clean wheel bearings and wheel hub.
Wheel Bearing
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Make sure wheel bearing rolls freely and is free from noise, crack, pitting or wear.
Wheel Hub
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Check wheel hub for crack by using a magnetic exploration or dyeing test.
INSTALLATION
Reverse the removal procedure to install, noting the following:
1. Install bearing outer race with bearing race drift tool No. KV401021S0, or equivalent, until it seats in hub.
2. Pack multi-purpose grease into wheel hub.
3. Apply multi-purpose grease to each bearing cone.
4. Pack grease seal lip with multi-purpose grease, then install it into wheel hub with suitable drift.
5. After installing wheel hub and wheel bearing, adjust wheel bearing preload.