Chrysler Repair: 2002 wheel bearing Hub, disc brake caliper, mechanical rotor


Question
Hi Kevin,
Can you please give me the instructions for changing a RH wheel hub on a 2002 sebring sedan. Is this a job that can be done in the driveway or are specialty tools required?

Answer
REMOVAL
Raise vehicle. (Refer to LUBRICATION & MAINTENANCE/JUMP STARTING - STANDARD PROCEDURE) .
Remove front tire and wheel assembly.
CAUTION: Wheel bearing damage will result if hub nut is loose, then vehicle is rolled on the ground or the weight of the vehicle is allowed to be supported by the tires.

Loosen hub nut with brakes applied. The hub and driveshaft are splined together through the knuckle (bearing) and retained by the hub nut.
Remove disc brake caliper, adapter, shoes and rotor from steering knuckle. (Refer to 5 - BRAKES/HYDRAULIC/MECHANICAL/ROTOR - REMOVAL)
If equipped with antilock brakes, remove bolt securing wheel speed sensor cable routing bracket to steering knuckle (Speed Sensor Cable Routing Bracket).
Remove nut from upper ball joint stud.
Remove upper ball joint stud from steering knuckle using Puller, Special Tool, C-3894-A (Ball Joint Stud Removal From Steering Knuckle).
NOTE: Care must be taken not to separate driveshaft inner C/V joint during the following steps. Do not allow driveshaft to hang by inner C/V joint; driveshaft must be supported.

Separate steering knuckle (hub and bearing) from outer C/V joint by tipping top of steering knuckle outward while sliding outer C/V joint out rear of hub and bearing. Once separated, support outer end of driveshaft with wire hanger or cord to avoid damaging inner C/V joint.
Remove 3 bolts attaching the hub and bearing assembly to steering knuckle (Hub And Bearing Attaching Bolts).
Remove hub and bearing assembly from front of steering knuckle.
NOTE: If bearing will not come out of steering knuckle, it can be tapped out using a soft faced hammer.