Vibe FWD L4-2.4L (2009)
Wheel Bearing: Service and Repair
Front Wheel Hub, Bearing, and Seal Replacement
Front Wheel Hub, Bearing, and Seal Replacement (2.4L Engine)
Special Tools
CH-49684 - Wheel Bearing Remover and Installer
Removal Procedure
1. Remove the steering knuckle from the vehicle. Refer to Steering Knuckle Replacement (See: Steering and Suspension/Steering/Front Steering
Knuckle/Service and Repair/Front Suspension).
2. If the vehicle has a front wheel bearing inner seal shield, use a hammer and a flat blade tool in order to remove the shield.
Discard the shield.
3. Use snap ring pliers in order to remove the wheel bearing retainer (1).
4. Place the outboard side of the knuckle assembly on a press split plate.
5. Place a bearing driver collar on the inboard end of the hub (6).
6. Use a press in order to remove the hub from the wheel bearing (11).
Press from the inboard side of the hub toward the outboard side of the hub.
7. Remove the 3 bolts (4,5,7) and the brake shield (3) from the knuckle.
