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Axle Bearing and Knuckle|Page 3628 > < Steering/Suspension - Wheel Bearing Collision Damage|Page 3625
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Wheel Bearing: Service and Repair
Axle Bearing and Knuckle

Fig. 5 Exploded view of wheel hub & steering knuckle assembly. 1987-88 Pulsar & Sentra

Removal

1.

Raise and support vehicle.

2.

Remove wheel and tire assembly.

3.

Remove wheel bearing locknut while depressing brake pedal, Fig. 5.

4.

Remove caliper.

5.

Using tool HT72520000 or equivalent, remove tie rod ball joint.

6.

Separate driveshaft from knuckle.

7.

Support arm assembly, then remove adjusting pin bolts.

8.

Using tool HT72520000 or equivalent, remove lower ball joint attaching nut.

9.

Separate knuckle from lower ball joint stud, using a suitable tool.

10.

Remove steering knuckle.

Disassembly

1.

Remove outer hub inner race from knuckle.

2.

Remove outside inner race from wheel hub.

3.

Remove inner race from wheel bearing.

4.

Remove snap ring.

5.

Install inner race (inside) of removed wheel bearing, then remove wheel bearing assembly from knuckle.

Inspection

    Inspect removed components for excessive wear and/or damage. Replace worn or damaged components as required.

Assembly

1.

Press new wheel bearing assembly into knuckle working from outside of knuckle.

2.

Install snap ring.

3.

Coat seal lip with suitable grease.

4.

Press hub into knuckle. Do not exceed 3.3 tons.

Axle Bearing and Knuckle|Page 3628 > < Steering/Suspension - Wheel Bearing Collision Damage|Page 3625