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SUSPENSION
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13. ON BENCH REMOVAL AND ASSEMBLY
OF WHEEL HUB
1. Remove the knuckle Assembly from
vehicle.(Refer Front suspension removal
Procedure)
2. Remove circlip from knuckle.
3. Remove Hub Assembly using press & Tool
Required.
4. Remove inner race of bearing from the hub.
ASSEMBLY:
1. Follow the above steps in reverse order in
appropriate sequence for its assembly.
NOTE:
High / Low point matching on Hub and Disc
Observe the condition of disc surface. If the disc
surface is smooth ensure that punch mark (Low
Point) on disc and hub (High Point) are aligned
and assembled. If the disc surface is uneven
showing rough marks, grooves - machine it to the
specified limit; measure the run out on dia 220
w.r.t. hub and disc resting face.
Punch mark around bolt hole where run out on dia
220 is at low point. Align low point on disc and
high point on hub while assembly. Assemble with
countersunk screws.
2. Tighten the heat shield screw to 0.9 kg-m.
3. Tighten drive shaft nut 30 ± 1.5 kg-m torque
and lock by staking.
4. Ensure that oil seal in transaxle is not
damaged while fitting drive shaft.
PRECAUTION:
Use a new hub bearing and new circlip, oil the
bearing housing in knuckle carrier and hub itself.
Old bearing, even if serviceable cannot be
reused.
SUB ASSEMBLY - KNUCKLE / HUB:
Clean all the parts thoroughly and replace
damage / worn out parts.
1. Fit bearing in the knuckle
2. Fit circlip.
3. Place the knuckle assembly over the hub.
Press the knuckle assembly on the hub.