How do you replace front wheel bearings on 04 rio?

Answer 1

# Remove the front wheels. # Remove the center locknut. Discard the old locknut. # Remove the caliper assembly from the knuckle. Do not disconnect the brake lines. Support the caliper with a piece of wire. Do not allow the caliper to hang by the hose at any time. Remove the brake disc. # Remove the Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) speed sensor, if equipped. # Remove the tie rod end cotter pin and nut. # Separate the tie rod end from the knuckle assembly. # Remove the outer lower arm-to-ball joint mounting bolt and nut. # Remove the lower arm from the knuckle assembly. # Remove the knuckle assembly free of the halfshaft, using a plastic mallet. # Remove the knuckle assembly. # Clamp the knuckle in a vise with protected jaws. # Remove the inner oil seal from the knuckle, if equipped. # Remove the front wheel hub from the knuckle assembly, using an appropriate hub-puller. # Remove the bearing inner race from the front wheel hub. NOTE

If the bearing inner race still remains on the hub assembly, grind a section of the bearing inner race until about 0.02 in. (0.50mm) remains. Remove with a chisel.

# Remove the retaining ring from within the knuckle. # Remove the front wheel bearing from the knuckle, using a wheel bearing removal tool to press it out. # Clean and inspect all parts but do not wash or clean the wheel bearing.

To install: # Install the new wheel bearing into the knuckle assembly, using the press tools. # Install the wheel bearing retaining ring. # Install the front wheel hub, using a press and the correct bearing driver. # Install a new oil seal using the appropriate seal driver and a hammer. Tap the oil seal in evenly until the special tool contacts the steering knuckle. Coat the lip of the oil seal with grease. # Install the bearing/hub and knuckle assembly in place. Loosely tighten the knuckle to shock absorber bolt. # Install the lower arm ball joint to the knuckle. Tighten the nut to 32-40 ft. lbs. (43-54 Nm) for Sephia and Spectra, to 40-50 ft. lbs. (54-68 Nm) for Rio or to 74-88 ft. lbs. (100-120 Nm) for Optima. # Install the halfshaft to the knuckle assembly. # Install the wheel speed sensor, if equipped with ABS and tighten the bolts to 12-17 ft. lbs. (16-23 Nm) # Install the tie rod end to the knuckle and tighten the nut to 22-32 ft. lbs. (29-41 Nm) for Rio, Sephia and Spectra or to 18-25 ft. lbs. (24-34 Nm) for Optima. # Install a new cotter pin. # Install a new wheel hub locknut. Tighten the nut to 155-200 ft. lbs. (214-279 Nm) for 1.8L Sephia and Spectra, to 116-174 ft. lbs. (157-235 Nm) for 2002-2005 Rio, 144-188 (200-260 Nm) for 2006 Rio and 2.0L Spectra or to 148-192 ft. lbs. (200-260 Nm) for Optima. # Check the end-play of the wheel bearing by installing a dial indicator against the wheel hub and tire to move the brake disc back and forth. There should be no more than 0.002 in. (0.05mm) of free-play present. # Stake the locknut into place by bending it into the groove. # Install the brake caliper(s) and tighten the bolts to 33-50 ft. lbs. (45-67 Nm) # Install the front wheels and lower the vehicle. # With the vehicle lowered check all of the bolts and retighten as necessary. # Inspect the front end alignment and adjust as is necessary.