Tools Required

1. Raise the vehicle until the wheel is free to rotate.
2. Remove the wheel and tire assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
3. Remove the axle shaft. Refer to Axle Shaft Replacement .
4. Remove the outer locknut.
5. Remove the lockwasher (if equipped).
6. Remove the adjusting nut (using the J 2222-C for American Axle equipped vehicles, or J 42855 for Dana Axle equipped vehicles).
7. Remove the washer (if equipped).
8. Remove the hub and rotor.
9. Inspect for any worn or damaged parts. Replace the parts as necessary.

1. Install the hub and rotor assembly on the axle tube.

•	Be sure the bearings and the oil seal are positioned properly.

•	Apply a light coat of high melting point EP bearing lubricant to the contact surgaces and the outside of the axle tube.

2. Install the washer (if equipped).
3. Place the tang in the keyway (if equipped).
4. Install the adjusting nut (using the J 2222-C for American Axle equipped vehicles, or J 42855 for Dana Axle equipped vehicles).
5. Adjust the bearing preload. Refer to Wheel Bearing Adjustment .
6. Install the lockwasher (if equipped).
7. Bend the tang of the washer (if equipped) to the flat of the adjusting nut.
8. Install the outer locknut.
9. Install the axle shaft. Refer to Axle Shaft Replacement .
10. Install the wheel and tire assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
11. Lower the vehicle.