Grand AM L4-138 2.3L VIN A MFI (1992)
1.
Raise and support vehicle.
2.
Remove wheel and tire assembly, then install modified outer seal protector No. J34754 or equivalent, Fig. 2.
3.
Insert a drift punch through the rotor, Fig. 3, then remove axle shaft nut and washer.
4.
Remove lower ball joint cotter pin and nut, then loosen ball joint from steering knuckle using tool No. J29330 or equivalent.
5.
If left hand drive axle shaft is being remove, turn wheel to right. If right hand drive axle shaft is being removed, turn wheel left.
6.
Position a suitable pry bar between suspension support and lower control arm and separate lower ball joint from steering knuckle. On some
models, it may be necessary to remove nut attaching link to stabilizer shaft.
7.
On 1989-90 models, pull outward on lower portion of steering knuckle. Using a plastic or rubber mallet, strike end of axle shaft to disengage axle
from hub and bearing. Shaft nut can be partially installed to protect threads.
8.
On 1991-92 models, use tool No. J28733-A to separate drive axle shaft from hub and bearing assembly, Fig. 4.
9.
On all models, separate drive axle shaft from hub and wheel bearing assembly, then move strut and knuckle assembly rearward. Use wire or rope
to suspend drive axle shaft from underbody. Use care not to over-extend drive shaft joints.
10.
Remove caliper attaching bolts and brake caliper with brake hose attached. Use wire to suspend caliper from underbody. Do not allow caliper to
hang from brake hose.
11.
Remove brake rotor, then hub and bearing assembly attaching bolts, Fig. 5.
12.
Remove hub and bearing assembly.
INSTALLATION
1.
Install hub and bearing assembly, Fig. 5, torque attaching bolts to specification.
2.
Install brake rotor, then install caliper and torque attaching bolts to specification.
3.
Install hub and bearing seal into steering knuckle. Lubricate inner diameter of seal lips and fill cavity hub and bearing and seal with grease
09985254 or equivalent.
4.
Install modified outer seal protector No. J34754 or equivalent, Fig. 2, then insert drive axle shaft into hub and bearing assembly.
5.
Position lower ball joint to steering knuckle, then install lower ball joint stud nut and cotter pin.
6.
Insert drift punch through rotor, Fig. 3.
7.
Install washer and new shaft nut, torque shaft nut to specification.
8.
Remove drift punch and seal protector.
9.
Install tire and wheel assembly, then lower vehicle and check front wheel alignment.
