Colt L4-1597cc 1.6L SOHC Turbo (1984)
Wheel Hub: Service and Repair
REMOVAL & INSTALLATION
1. Remove front drive axle as outlined. Retain bearing spacers for use during reassembly.
2. Remove front brake assembly from hub, then using suitable puller, disconnect tie rod end from steering knuckle.
3. Disconnect steering knuckle from strut, then remove knuckle and hub as an assembly.
4. Reverse procedure to install. After installing brake assembly, bleed brake system.
DISASSEMBLY
1. On 1984 models except Colt turbo, remove hub assembly and inner bearing inner race from steering knuckle. It may be necessary to position
steering knuckle in a vise and drive hub from knuckle using a soft faced mallet.
2. On 1984 Colt Turbo and all 1985-88 models, remove hub assembly from knuckle using tool No. MB990998 and knuckle arm bridge tool No.
MB991001. Do not strike hub and knuckle with a hammer or damage to bearing may result.
3. On 1984 models except Colt Turbo, remove hub bearing spacer.
4. On all models, remove disc brake rotor from hub.
5. Remove outer bearing inner race using a suitable drift, then the inner and outer oil seals.
6. Remove bearing outer races using a suitable drift, then inspect bearings, hub, races and steering hub for wear and damage.
7. Ensure proper fit of knuckle to outer race and hub to inner race and replace as necessary.
ASSEMBLY
1984 Exc. Colt Turbo
1. Using a hammer and suitable drift, install inner and outer bearing outer races onto steering knuckle.
2. Select the proper front wheel bearing preload spacer as follows:
a. Position tool No. MB990959 and dial indicator to steering knuckle, then tighten tool nuts finger tight.
Fig. 14 Determining front wheel bearing preload. Colt
b. Tighten nut B, approximately 5 turns, then rotate tool several turns to seat bearings.
c. Zero dial indicator, then loosen nut B, until dial indicator needle stops, and note reading.
Fig. 15 Front wheel bearing preload spacer selection chart. 1984 Colt
d. Select the proper spacer. Tool No. MB990959 incorporates a dummy spacer finished to a thickness of 5 mm.
