Jeep Cherokee

 Service Manual

Suspension » Front suspension » Removal and installation
Hub bearing

REMOVAL

1.  Raise and support the vehicle.
2.  Remove the wheel and tire assembly.
3.  Remove the brake caliper, rotor and ABS wheel speed sensor, refer to Group 5 Brakes.
4.  Remove the cotter pin, nut retainer and axle hub nut (Fig. 8).

Fig. 7 Track Bar (LHD)

1 - NUT
2 - SUPPORT BRACKET
3 - LEFT FRAME RAIL
4 - STUD
5 - SCREW
6 - COTTER PIN
7 - NUT
8 - FRAME BRACKET
9 - NUT PLATE
10 - TRACK BAR
11 - BALL STUD END
12 - NUT

5. Remove the hub bearing mounting bolts from the back of the steering knuckle. Remove hub bearing from the steering knuckle and off the axle shaft.

INSTALLATION

1.  Install the hub bearing and brake dust shield to the knuckle.
2. Install the hub bearing to knuckle bolts and tighten to 102 N·m (75 ft. lbs.).
3.  Install the hub washer and nut. Tighten the hub nut to 237 N·m (175 ft. lbs.). Install the nut retainer and a new cotter pin.
4.  Install the brake rotor, caliper and ABS wheel speed sensor, refer to Group 5 Brakes.
5.  Install the wheel and tire assembly.
6.  Remove support and lower the vehicle.

Shock absorber

Coil spring/jounce bumper

Lower suspension ARM

Upper suspension ARM

Front axle bushing

Stabilizer bar

Track bar

Hub bearing

Wheel mounting studs