Table of contents: Removal ↓ Installation ↓
Removal
Raise and securely support the vehicle. Remove the axle shafts.
Remove the nuts securing the shock absorber strut to the vehicle and remove the strut.
Remove the brake disc and mudguard.
Using an axle press with a suitable heel, press the wheel hub out of the strut housing.
Using snap ring pliers, remove the snap rings from both sides of the wheel bearing.
Using a suitable press, press the wheel bearing out of the strut housing.
Front wheel hub and bearing assembly
1 Retaining ring
2 Wheel bearing
3 10 Nm
4 Hub
Removal the bolt to separate the ball joint from the knuckle
1 Ball joint pin
2 Steering knuckle
Using a suitable puller, remove the bearing race from the wheel hub.
Installation
Install the outer snap ring into the strut housing.
Make sure that the press force is applied only to the outer race when pressing the new bearing into the hub. When installing the retaining ring, make sure that it is seated correctly.
Install the brake disc onto the bearing housing. Make sure that force is applied to the inner race of the bearing when pressing the bearing onto the hub.
The installation of the rack and wheel hub assembly is performed in the reverse order of removal. Tighten the rack-to-body mounting nuts to a torque of 60 Nm. Check the installation of the front wheels.