Wheel Bearing Removal and Installation

If a noise is heard from the area of the outer wheel during turns, especially sharp turns, this indicates wheel bearing damage.

REMOVAL

1. Remove the brake disc, refer to Front Brake Disc/Caliper Removal and Installation.
2. Disconnect the ABS speed sensor (1). Refer to the accompanying illustration.
3. Remove the tie rod end from the steering knuckle, refer to Tie Rod End Removal and Installation.
4. Remove the lower bolt 3/4. Lower the steering knuckle (5) off the strut. If necessary, mark the strut position, refer to Strut Removal and Installation.
5. Remove 4 bolts (8) and remove the bearing (6) from the steering knuckle.

INSTALLATION

1. Clean the mating surfaces of the wheel bearing and steering knuckle, as well as the threaded holes. Remove all grease residue.
2. Install the bearing and secure it with new self-locking bolts to a torque of 110 N·m.
3. Install the steering knuckle upward onto the strut until it stops, aligning the previously made marks.
4. Insert the clamp bolt and tighten the self-locking nut to a torque of 80 N·m.
5. Install the tie rod end on the steering knuckle, refer to Tie Rod End Removal and Installation.
6. Connect the ABS speed sensor.
7. Install the brake disc, refer to Front Brake Disc/Caliper Removal and Installation.