REMOVAL & INSTALLATION

Fig. 1: Exploded view of the front hub and related components — 1997–98 2WD MPV

Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the precautions in the beginning of this section.
Remove or disconnect the following:
- Front wheel
- Brake caliper and rotor
- Dust cap
- Hub locknut
- Hub and bearing assembly
To install:
NOTE: Use a new locknut for assembly.
Install or connect the following:
- Hub and bearing assembly. Tighten the locknut to 131–173 ft. lbs. (117–235 Nm).
- Dust cap
- Brake caliper and rotor
- Front wheel

Fig. 2: Exploded view of the front hub and related components — 1997–98 4WD MPV

Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the precautions in the beginning of this section.
Remove or disconnect the following:
- Front wheel
- Brake caliper and rotor
- Wheel speed sensor
- Outer tie rod end
- Lower ball joint
- Hub retainer locknut
- Strut bracket bolts
- Steering knuckle
- Inner oil seal
- Hub
- Outer oil seal
- Snapring
- Wheel bearing cartridge
To install:
NOTE: Use new locknuts, split pins and oil seals for assembly.
Install or connect the following:
- Wheel bearing cartridge
- Snapring
- Outer oil seal
- Hub
- Inner oil seal
- Steering knuckle. Tighten the strut bracket bolts to 69–86 ft. lbs. (94–116 Nm).
- Hub retainer locknut. Tighten the nut to 174–231 ft. lbs. (236–313 Nm).
- Lower ball joint. Tighten the nut to 98–119 ft. lbs. (133–161 Nm).
- Outer tie rod end. Tighten the nut to 26–34 ft. lbs. (35–47 Nm).
- Wheel speed sensor. Tighten the bolt to 14–18 ft. lbs. (19–25 Nm).
- Brake caliper and rotor
- Front wheel

Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the precautions in the beginning of this section.
Remove or disconnect the following:
- Front wheel
- Brake caliper and rotor
- Wheel speed sensor
- Outer tie rod end
- Lower ball joint
- Hub retainer locknut
- Strut bracket bolts
- Steering knuckle
- Inner oil seal
- Hub
- Snapring
- Wheel bearing cartridge
To install:
NOTE: Use new locknuts, split pins and oil seals for assembly.
Install or connect the following:
- Wheel bearing cartridge
- Snapring
- Hub
- Inner oil seal
- Steering knuckle. Tighten the strut bracket bolts to 76–90 ft. lbs. (103–122 Nm).
- Hub retainer locknut. Tighten the nut to 174–235 ft. lbs. (236–318 Nm).
- Lower ball joint. Tighten the pinch bolt to 32–43 ft. lbs. (44–58 Nm).
- Outer tie rod end. Tighten the nut to 24–32 ft. lbs. (32–44 Nm).
- Wheel speed sensor. Tighten the bolt to 14–18 ft. lbs. (19–25 Nm).
- Brake caliper and rotor
- Front wheel

Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the precautions in the beginning of this section.
Remove or disconnect the following:
- Rear wheel
- Brake drum
- Dust cap
- Hub retaining lock nut
- Wheel bearing and hub assembly
To install:
Install or connect the following:
- Wheel bearing and hub assembly. Tighten the locknut to 131–173 ft. lbs. (177–235 Nm).
- Dust cap
- Brake drum
- Rear wheel