Wheel Hub & Disc Brake Rotor: Installation

Install outside bearing inner race. On Esteem, use Bearing Race Installer (09944-98010). See Fig 1. On Swift, use Bearing Race Installer (09940-53111). See Fig 2.

Fig 1: Installing Outside Inner Race (Esteem)
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Fig 2: Installing Outside Inner Race (Swift)
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Apply grease to outside bearing, outside inner race and oil seal lip. See Fig 3. Install axle shaft washer and NEW lock nut.

Fig 3: Applying Grease To Hub
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Finish hub installation onto knuckle assembly by tightening lock nut (DO NOT tap wheel hub with hammer or mallet). Install rotor. Install brake caliper/carrier. Tighten carrier bolts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . Depress brake pedal and tighten NEW axle shaft lock nut to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . Stake axle shaft lock nut. To install remaining components, reverse removal procedure.