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Fig. 5: Identifying Knob Position For Removing Self Locking Nut
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<< E>> FRONT WHEEL HUB ASSEMBLY REMOVAL 1. Use special tools MB990242, MB990244, MB991354 and MB990767 to push
out the drive shaft from the hub and knuckle.
2. If the front wheel hub is seized, remove the knuckle together with front wheel
hub and fix them with a vise.
3. Han
g the drive shaft on the vehicle bod
y with a ro
pe.
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Fig. 6: Pushing Out Drive Shaft From Hub And Knuckle Using Special Tools
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4. Use special tools MB990244, MB991354 and MB990211 to pull out the front
wheel hub from the knuckle.
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Fig. 7: Pulling Out Front Wheel Hub From Knuckle Using Special Tools
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INSTALLATION SERVICE POINT << A>> WASHER/DRIVE SHAFT NUT INSTALLATION 1. Be sure to install the drive shaft washer in the specified direction.
2. Usin
g special tool MB990767
, tighten the drive sha
ft nut to the s
pecified
CAUTION: Before securely tightening the drive shaft nuts, make
sure there is no load on the wheel bearings.
Otherwise the wheel bearings will be damaged.
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torque 236 +/- 19 N.m (174 +/- 14 ft-lb).
Fig. 8: Tightening Drive Shaft Nut Using Special Tool MB990767
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INSPECTION WHEEL BEARING ROTATION STARTING TORQUE AND AXIAL PLAY CHECK Required Special Tools:
MB991017: Front Hub Remover and Installer MB991000: Spacer MB990326: Preload Socket MB990685: Torque Wrench
1. Tighten s
pecial tools MB991000, MB991017 and ti
ghten them to the s
pecified
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torque.
Tightening torque: 236 +/- 19 N.m (174 +/- 14 ft-lb)
2. Hold front wheel hub assembly in a vice, using wooden blocks.
3. Rotate the hub in order to seat the bearing.
Fig. 9: Identifying Special Tools MB991000 And MB991017
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4. Measure the wheel bearing rotation starting torque by using the special tools
MB990326 and MB990685.
Limit: 1.8 N.m (16 in-lb)
5. If the rotation starting torque is not within the limit when the nut is tightened to
236 +
/- 19 N.m
(174 +
/- 14 f
t-lb
), re
place the front wheel bearin
g assembl
y. If
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there is any signs of binding or tight spots when the wheel bearing turns,
replace it.
Fig. 10: Measuring Wheel Bearing Rotation Starting Torque By Using Special Tools
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6. Measure to determine whether the wheel bearing axial play is within the
specified limit or not.
Limit: 0.05 mm (0.002 inch)
7. If the play is not within the limit when the nut is tightened to 236 +/- 19 N.m
(174 +
/- 14 f
t-lb), replace the front wheel hub assembly.
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Fig. 11: Measuring Wheel Bearing Axial Play
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DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
CAUTION:
For vehicles with ABS, do not strike the ABS
rotors installed to the BJ outer race of drive shaft
against other parts when removing or installing
the drive shaft. Otherwise the ABS rotors will be
damaged. For vehicles with ABS, be careful not to strike the
pole piece at the tip of the front ABS sensor with
tools during servicing work.
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Fig. 12: Pre Installation Operation Chart
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Fig. 13: Removing Drive Shaft Assembly (FWD)
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