DRIVE SHAFT SYSTEM > Front Axle

ASSEMBLY

NOTE:

When the hub is removed from housing, replace the bearing set and oil seal with new parts.

1. Attach the hub to the ST securely.

ST    927080000 HUB STAND

2. Using a press, press the new hub bolts until their seating surfaces contact the hub.

NOTE:

Use the 12 mm (0.47 in) dia. holes in the HUB STAND to prevent bolts from tilting.

3. Clean the dust or foreign particles from inside the housing.

4. Using ST1 and ST2, press a new bearing into place.

ST1    927400000 HOUSING STAND
ST2    927100000 BEARING PULLER

CAUTION:

Always press the outer race when installing bearings.

Be careful not to remove the plastic lock from the inner race when installing the bearings.

5. Using pliers, securely install the snap ring.

6. Using the ST1 and ST2, press the outer oil seal until it contacts the bottom of housing.

ST1    927410000 OIL SEAL INSTALLER
ST2    927400000 HOUSING STAND

7. Using the ST1 and ST2, press the inner oil seal until it contacts the snap ring.

ST1    927410000 OIL SEAL INSTALLER
ST2    927400000 HOUSING STAND

8. Invert the ST and housing (upside down).

ST    927400000 HOUSING STAND

9. Apply sufficient grease to the oil seal lip.

Grease:

SHELL 6459N

NOTE:

If specified grease is not available, remove the bearing grease and apply Auto Rex A instead.

CAUTION:

Do not mix different types of grease.

10. Install the disc cover to housing with three bolts.

Tightening torque:

18 N·m (1.8 kgf-m, 13.0 ft-lb)

11. Attach the hub to ST1 securely.

12. Clean dust and foreign particles from the polished surface of hub.

13. Place ST2 against the bearing inner race to press the bearing into the hub.

ST1    927080000 HUB STAND
ST2    927120000 HUB INSTALLER