What should I remove to install a hub?
Proper hub removal and installation procedures can enhance the performance and life of hubs, axles, wheels, brakes and other components. Raise vehicle and remove lug nuts and wheel. Remove the brake caliper and rotor. Support the brake caliper with an “S” hook or a piece of wire.
What do I need to remove hub bearing?
Remove the steering knuckle attachment bolts. You may need a puller to remove the hub assembly. Do not damage the knuckle or axle shaft. Clean and inspect the steering knuckle. Remove any debris, nicks or burrs using a fine file, wire brush, emery cloth or honing stone.
What do I need to remove axle nut?
Remove the axle nut, using an axle nut socket. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for nut replacement. Before removing hub unit, make a note of the proper orientation and positioning of the sensor wire and bearing. Disconnect the ABS sensor wire from its mating connector point and positioning clips. (Fig. 2)
How do you install a hub in a steering knuckle?
Insert the new hub assembly into the steering knuckle. Check the positioning of the splines on the axle shaft while inserting the hub assembly. Never force the hub assembly on the shaft or strike with a hammer. (Fig. 3) Torque the knuckle-bearing mounting bolts to the vehicle manufacturer’s specification using a torque wrench.
How do you remove a wheel hub assembly?
Then start disassembling the brakes by removing the caliper bolts and the bracket bolts. Next, remove the rotor. If the vehicle has anti-lock brakes, disconnect any wiring harness plugs. Loosen all the bolts that hold the wheel hub assembly onto the knuckle. Once that is done, you should be able to remove the wheel hub assembly as a unit.
What should I do before removing a hub unit?
Before removing hub unit, make a note of the proper orientation and positioning of the sensor wire and bearing. Disconnect the ABS sensor wire from its mating connector point and positioning clips. (Fig.
What do I need to replace the back wheel on a freehub?
1. You’ll need a big adjustable spanner to drive the cassette lockring tool, a chainwhip, a 10mm Allen key and a selection of cone spanners (15 and 17mm for Shimano hubs), plus some grease. 2. First job is to remove the back wheel and take the cassette off.
Remove the steering knuckle attachment bolts. You may need a puller to remove the hub assembly. Do not damage the knuckle or axle shaft. Clean and inspect the steering knuckle. Remove any debris, nicks or burrs using a fine file, wire brush, emery cloth or honing stone.