How to Remove the Wheel Bearing Hub Assembly in a Durango

Older cars used to use a few bearing packs and seals to allow the front rotors to move. This meant that every time you wanted to turn the brake rotors when doing a brake job, you had to replace the bearings as well. Dodge Durangos use a sealed bearing-and-hub assembly, which makes changing the brakes easier and cheaper. When the bearings start to go out, you have to replace the entire assembly, which should take about 30 minutes to do per side.

Instructions

1

Set the truck on jack stands by lifting it up with the jack. Remove the wheels using a tire iron. Unbolt the brake caliper from the steering knuckle with a 3/8-inch ratchet and socket. Hang the caliper from the upper control arm using the bungee cord.

2

Slide the rotor straight off the wheel hub and set it to the side. Unbolt the speed sensor, if your truck is equipped with one, using an open-end wrench. Unbolt the halfshaft nut on the center of the hub with an open-end wrench, then pull the steering knuckle down with both hands to free the halfshaft, if you have a 4WD vehicle.

3

Unbolt the wheel hub from the steering knuckle using the 3/8-inch ratchet and socket. Disconnect the wiring to the hub using your hands. Take the assembly off the steering knuckle.