SL L4-1.9L SOHC VIN 8 (1997)
Wheel Bearing: Service and Repair
Removal
FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS AND/OR HUB
1. With vehicle on ground, depress brake pedal and loosen axle to hub nut.
CAUTION: MAKE SURE VEHICLE IS PROPERLY SUPPORTED AND SQUARELY POSITIONED ON HOIST. TO HELP AVOID
PERSONAL INJURY, PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SUPPORT TO THE OPPOSITE END OF THE VEHICLE THAT COMPONENTS
WILL BE REMOVED FROM.
2. Raise vehicle on hoist.
3. Remove road wheel.
4. Remove caliper mount bracket-to-steering knuckle bolts; remove caliper assembly and suspend it from the strut spring with safety wire.
5. Remove rotor.
6. Loosen steering knuckle-to-strut fasteners.
IMPORTANT: Do not remove fasteners at this time.
7. Remove axle nut and washer, but do not attempt to remove axle.