Mopar V2506458AA Disc Brake Hub-Wheel Bearing And Hub Assembly Front

To service the hub assembly, remove the hubcap, cotter pin, nut lock, and axle hub nut. Remove the brake caliper and disc, then unbolt the hub assembly from the steering knuckle. If the axle sticks, use a puller.

To dismantle the bearing cap from the hub, you have to first dismantle the cotter pin and nut lock then lessening the axial hub nut. After that, remove the front wheel lug nuts, lift the car front side and put it on the jackstands and then remove the wheel. Carry out the removal of the disc brake caliper and the associated disc, and if required, the ABS speed sensor. Then, loosen the axle hub nut and then unthread the hub assembly from the steering knuckle for which you have to take out the hub assembly using a twelve-point socket, there are three bolt that hold the assembly in the knuckle bore of the steering knuckle. If it is badly stuck in the splines of the hub, get rid of it by a force of the dead blow hammer, but if not try using a puller. For service on early models, hub bearings are usually serviced but because of the special tools and correct techniques involved, it is best to turn over this job to a dealer or repair shop. In later models, the hub and bearing assembly has to be ordered and replaced in one piece; it is advisable to consult a parts catalogue for availability. For installation, it is recommended to smoothen the opening in the steering knuckle using sandpaper or emery cloth in order to remove all rust or dirt and that the axleshaft splines should be coated with wheel bearing grease. Apply grease along the opening that is in the steering knuckle and put the hub assembly then use your wrench or the specified torque to tighten the bolts. Lastly, safely replace the washer and hub nut, then the brake disc, and the caliper, then, the wheel; drop the vehicle and finally, much the lug nuts to the prescribed torque.