OEM Dodge Stratus Wheel Bearing

Dodge Stratus Wheel Bearing Parts and Q&A

• Hub & Bearing, Front
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  Q: How to Service and Repair a Front Wheel Bearing on Dodge Stratus?

  A:

  Before handling the front wheel bearing, lift the vehicle, take off the front wheel and tire from the hub and ensure the hub nut is not loose, as this can cause wheel bearing harm once the car is off the ground. Place the brakes on, then loosen the hub nut, so you can remove the caliper, adapter, shoes and rotor from the Steering Knuckle. Hold the rod stud with a socket while loosening the nut on the outside of the steering knuckle. Afterward, remove the Tie Rod End with the Remover, Special Tool MB-991113. If the car comes equipped with antilock brakes, remove the speed sensor cable bracket out of the steering knuckle. After that, remove the cotter pin and castle nut from the lower Ball Joint stud, making sure not to put any tool between the steering knuckle and the joint. Turn the steering knuckle to the side and strike the boss on the steering knuckle with a hammer to split it from the lower ball joint stud, making sure you do not damage the lower Control Arm or the ball joint grease seal. Raise the steering knuckle to remove it from the stud below the lower ball joint. Make sure not to damage the ball joint seal or split the CV joint inside. As you pull the steering knuckle away, support the driveshaft and then free the upper ball joint stud using the cotter pin and nut. With the Puller, Special Tool C3894-A, withdraw the upper ball joint stud from the steering knuckle after removing the cotter pin and nut. Get rid of the steering knuckle from the car and secure it in a vise, then unbolt the hub and bearing assembly. Pull out the assembly with a hammer if it's stuck. Wipe all the surface areas where the steering knuckle mounts, replace the hub and bearing assembly, line up the bolt holes and fasten the three screws to a torque of 110 Nm (80 ft. lbs.). Table of contents Put the upper ball joint stud into the steering knuckle and hold it there with the castle nut, turning both the upper and lower ball joint castle nuts to 74 Nm (56 ft. lbs.) and 62 Nm (45 ft. lbs.) with the torque wrench. If the bike comes with antilock brakes, mount the speed sensor by means of the mounting bracket and then secure it with the attaching bolt. Before connecting the tie rod end to the steering knuckle, put the heat shield in place, apply 61 Nm (45 ft. lbs.) of torque to the nut and keep the stud in place. Add the brakes and adapter assembly, seal the corners of the pads, fit the hub nut onto the driveshaft stub axle and clean the C/V joint stub axle threads before inserting the nut. After braking the vehicle and tightening the hub screw, put the wheel and tire back in place. Use 100 ft. lbs. of torque to tighten each lug nut in its correct position. After that, lower the vehicle and set the front toe to meet the required specifications.
• Hub & Bearing, Front
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  Q: How to Install a Wheel Bearing on the Knuckle Spindle on Dodge Stratus?

  A:

  Install the hub and bearing sections onto the knuckle spindle by putting a NEW retaining nut in place and tightly securing it to 250 Nm (185 ft lb.). Then, use a soft faced hammer to install the hub and dust cap bearing. When that is the case, place the brake rotor and caliper on the vehicle. For those with rear drums, remember to install the drum and correct the brake shoes when required. Set up the rear tire and wheel assembly and gradually tighten all wheel stud nuts by intersecting your pattern to reach 135 Nm (100 ft. lbs.) of torque as you go. Afterward, lower the vehicle to the ground.