Wheel Bearing & Hub: Installation
- 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.
- 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. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
. 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
.
- Reverse removal procedure to install remaining components. Note the following:
- Tighten all nuts and bolts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
.
- When installing circlip (1) to axle shaft, utilize screw hole in axle shaft to pull it out and install circlip.
- Check wheel alignment. See appropriate SPECIFICATIONS & PROCEDURES article in WHEEL ALIGNMENT.
Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.