The front automatic hub from your 2001 Xterra will fit on your 2000 model Xterra. The front automatic of's are exactly the same.
To change front rotors on a xterra u have to remove the brake caliper and brake guard off the rotor and then remove the gold cap off the hub and unscrew the two screws holding the wheel bearing in then unscew the holding plate that holds the bearing remember which way the holding plate goes when taking off... then remove the hub and the rotor comes with it ... then the screws going around the hub on the out side remove theses and the rotor comes off .. but i also suggest repacking the wheel bearings and replacing brake pads pads with the new rotors ...
First, use a jack or a hoist to lift the vehicle, supporting the cars body on jack stands if not using a hoist. Remove the wheel, the bread drum or caliper, hub cap and hub nut. Remove the hub bearing using a bearing puller if required. Install the new hub bearing with grease, and re-install all parts, tightening to the manufacturer's specifications.
You take the old one off and put the new one on without breaking it
Remove hub cap and the snap ring that holds the splinen cap in place.
You need to reverse for 10ft or so after switching in to 2wd. The owner manual will have the exact distance needed, this takes to the torque off the lockers and allow them to properly disengage.
Remove the tire and wheel. Remove the axle end cap. Remove the bearing seal. Remove the bearing. Reverse the process to install the new bearings.
It's very easy to install a network hub, as there's no software. You just plug it in.
Sometimes installing a hub cap can be tricky. The best way is to use a rubber hammer designed for the job. Position the hubcap on the wheel, and while holding one side of the hubcap, strike the other side with the hammer. If you don't have a rubber hammer, sit on the ground and position the hubcap on the wheel. Hold one side with one foot, and using the sole of your other foot carefully kick the hub cap on. Make sure the cap is fully seated onto the rim and then attach the lock if it is equipped with one.
Remove the hub cap if equipped. Remove the snap ring holding the lock out hub (regular pliers will work). Pull old lock out hub off. It is sometimes necessary to carefully tap around the hub while pulling it. Insert replacement hub. Replace snap ring and hub cap.
No. That's the big advantage of hub-piloted wheels--one cap nut holds on both wheels.
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