Tools Required

J 8001 Dial Indicator Set

Notice: Never preload the front wheel bearings. Damage can result by the steady load on the roller ends that comes from preloading.

Important: 

1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information. Support the vehicle with suitable safety stands.
2. Remove the wheel cover, if used.



3. Remove the dust cap from the hub.

Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

4. Remove the cotter pin.

Tighten
Tighten the hub/rotor bearing nut to 16 N·m (12 lb ft), while turning the wheel forward by hand. This will seat the bearings.

Important: Do not back the nut off more than 1/4 turn.

5. Adjust the nut to so that it is just loose. Then, back the nut off until the hole in the spindle aligns with a slot in the nut.
6. Install a new cotter pin.

6.1.	Make sure the cotter pin ends do not interfere with the cap.

6.2.	Bend the ends of the cotter pin against the nut.

6.3.	Cut off any extra pin length.




7. Using the J 8001 , measure the endplay in the hub/rotor assembly. Proper endplay is 0.03-0.20 mm (0.001-0.008 in).
8. Install the cap to the hub/rotor.
9. Install the wheel cover, if used.
10. Remove the safety stands.
11. Lower the vehicle.