Wheel Bearing & Hub: Installation
- Ensure NEW bearing assembly is packed with high-temperature multipurpose bearing grease. (Most NEW bearing assemblies are of a sealed one-piece design). Using Hub Bearing Installer/Remover (09944-68210), press bearing assembly into hub.
- Install snap ring. Install NEW inner grease seal into hub using Hub Seal Installer (09944-66010) and Installer Handle (09924-74510). Lightly coat seal lip with multipurpose grease. Install outer dust seal to hub, DO NOT grease this seal.
- Install wheel bearing washer. Tighten lock nut to specification while turning wheel hub by hand. Using lockwasher, lock bearing lock nut in position. If lock screw hole is not aligned with screw holes, further tighten nut until they align. See Fig 1
.
- For vehicles equipped with front sensor rotor, use pipe with 3.94-4.17" (100-106 mm) inner diameter to install rotor as shown in illustration. See Fig 2
. Avoid contact with rotor sensor teeth.
Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.