STEERING AND FRONT SUSPENSION
Front Wheel Bearings and Hubs
Page 7-22 2001 Pioneer 900 Gasoline Vehicle Maintenance and Service Manual
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Front Wheel Free Play Inspection, Continued:
3. Loosen spindle nut one cotter pin position. If the hub does not turn freely, loosen spindle nut one more
cotter pin position.
4. Install a new cotter pin (2). If movement continues, replace the wheel bearings (5) as required (Figure
FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS AND HUB REMOVAL
1. Remove the front wheels. See Wheel Removal, Section 8, Page 8-2.
2. Remove the front wheel hubs.
2.1. Remove dust cover (1), cotter pin (2), spindle nut (3), and flat washer (8) (Figure 7-23, Page 7-22).
2.2. Remove the hub assembly (4) from the spindle shaft (Figure 7-23, Page 7-22).
3. Remove the seal (6) and the bearings (5) from the hub (Figure 7-23, Page 7-22).
4. Inspect the bearing cups (7). If they are worn or pitted, remove the cups by inserting a drift punch from
the opposite end of the hub and tapping lightly around them (Figure 7-23, Page 7-22).
5. Clean all parts and inspect them for wear. Replace any damaged or worn parts.
NOTE: Do not use compressed air to dry wheel bearings after cleaning.
6. Inspect the surface of the spindle shaft where the seal (6) seats. It should be clean and smooth (Figure
FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS AND HUB INSTALLATION
1. Pack the wheel bearings (5) and hub cavities, and lubricate cups (7) with wheel bearing grease or
chassis lube. Make sure the grease is forced between the rollers (Figure 7-23, Page 7-22).
2. If bearing cups (7) were removed, press new ones in squarely against stops in the hub (Figure 7-23,
Figure 7-23 Front Wheel Bearings and Hub
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