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Special Tools

    • DW220-020A-01 Differential Bearing Puller
    • DW220-020A-04 Differential Bearing Plate Adapter
    • J 8092 (DW340-010) Universal Driver Handle - 3/4 in. - 10
    • CH 46558 (DW340-020) Front Wheel Bearing Race Installer
    • CH 46559 (DW340-030) Front Wheel Bearing Installer

Disassembly Procedure


    Object Number: 1222835  Size: SH
  1. Remove the steering knuckle assembly from the vehicle. Refer to Steering Knuckle Replacement.
  2. Remove the bolts from the wheel hub.

  3. Object Number: 1225516  Size: MH
  4. Remove the wheel hub from the knuckle assembly using the J 8092 or the DW340-010 (1).
  5. Remove the bearing spacer (2).
  6. Remove the brake rotor (3).

  7. Object Number: 1222852  Size: SH
  8. Remove the wheel bearing from the wheel hub using the DW220-020A-01  (1) and the DW220-020A-04  (2).

  9. Object Number: 1222846  Size: SH

    Note: Do not reuse the oil seal.

  10. Remove the oil seal (1) from the wheel hub.

  11. Object Number: 1222841  Size: SH

    Note: Do not reuse the oil seal.

  12. Remove the oil seal (1) from the knuckle.
  13. Remove the wheel bearing (2).

  14. Object Number: 1222861  Size: SH
  15. Remove the outer bearing race (1).

  16. Object Number: 1222850  Size: SH
  17. Remove the inner bearing race (1).

Assembly Procedure


    Object Number: 1222844  Size: SH
  1. Install the inner bearing race into the steering knuckle using the J 8092 with the CH 46558 or the DW340-010 (1, 2) with the DW340-020 (3).

  2. Object Number: 1222840  Size: SH
  3. Install the outer bearing race into the knuckle using the J 8092 with the CH 46558 or the DW340-010 (1, 2) with the DW340-020 (3).

  4. Object Number: 1222854  Size: SH
  5. Install the outer wheel bearing (2) into the knuckle.
  6. Install the NEW oil seal (1).

  7. Object Number: 1222848  Size: SH
  8. Install the brake rotor (5) to the knuckle.
  9. Position the wheel hub (4) on the knuckle.
  10. Press the outer wheel bearing into the wheel hub and the knuckle using the J 8092 with the CH 46559 or the DW340-010 (1, 2) with the DW340-030 (3).
  11. Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1222843  Size: SH
  12. Install the bolts (1) and tighten to 65 N·m (48 lb ft).

  13. Object Number: 1222838  Size: SH
  14. Install the bearing spacer (1).

  15. Object Number: 1222863  Size: SH
  16. Press the inner wheel bearing into the wheel hub and the knuckle using the J 8092 with the CH 46559 or the DW340-010 (1, 2) with the DW340-030 (3).

  17. Object Number: 1222865  Size: SH
  18. Install the NEW oil seal (1).
  19. Install the steering knuckle assembly to the vehicle. Refer to Steering Knuckle Replacement.