OEM Chrysler Crossfire Wheel Bearing

Chrysler Crossfire Wheel Bearing Parts and Q&A

• Wheel Bearing, Rear
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  Q: How to Service and Repair the Rear Wheel Bearing and Hub on Chrysler Crossfire?

  A:

  Before servicing or repairing the rear suspension hub and bearing, lift the vehicle, remove the calipers and bolts from the disc brakes and take out the rear disc rotor and parking brake shoes. After that, unscrew the rear axle halfshaft nut and remove the rear axle halfshaft. Unscrew the snap ring on the rear hub from the housing and with Special Tool 9181 Bearing Tool, pull the bearing from the hub without harming the rear axle flange. Don't forget to remove the inner bearing race prior to clamping the rear axle halfshaft flange in the vise. Insert the large diameter of the thrust piece into the flange and slide the complete puller onto the inner bearing race. Then hold it tight at the upper grooves of the pliers over the tapered sleeve of the puller to take off the race. Test the runout of the rear axle halfshaft flange and if either the lateral or radial value is greater than 0.0011 in. (0.03 mm), replace that part. To mount the bearing, place Special Tool 9199 Bearing Tool in the bearing and pull it into place in the carrier, making sure it contacts the shoulder while the snap ring is still correct in the rear wheel carrier. With the Pressure Plate in place and pressed down onto the bearing's inner race, place the snap ring in the wheel carrier, the flange down on the rear axle halfshaft, the brake shoes against the caliper, the brake rotor against the drum, the bolts holding the caliper and finally the halfshaft, wheel and tire.
• Wheel Bearing, Front Outer
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  Q: How to Maintain and Fix a Front Suspension Wheel Bearing on Chrysler Crossfire?

  A:

  Raise and hold the car with appropriate support and take off the front wheel and tire to service or repair the wheel bearing of the front suspension. First, make sure there isn't any harm or signs of wear on the front disc Brake Caliper before looking at the front disc brake rotor. Following this, take out the dust cap from the hub, loosen the bolt and remove both pieces. Remove the front Wheel Hub from where it is located on the spindle. Check the front disc brake dust shield and take care of replacing it if needed, since discoloration can be a warning of heat caused by bad bearing end play. Change only two tapered roller bearings and the two races they fit into together. Examine the spindle for any problems such as a darkened cover, deteriorating bearing seats or worn radial seal contact area; if so, replace it as soon as possible. Assess the front wheel hub's thread bores and rotor teeth for damage and check over the tapered roller bearing, bearing races and seal ring to decide if they are ready to be used again using special criteria. Make sure to pack the front wheel hub with grease, use grease on the radial seal ring and grease the layer between the sealing lip and tapered roller bearing before installing the hub on the spindle. Adjust the hub nut so the rotor can't move, fit the front disc brake rotor and caliper in place and check for proper wheel bearing end play before installing the dust cap. Before you start the vehicle, press the brake down several times to build up pressure and as the last step, fit the wheel and tire assembly.