Wheel Hub: Service and Repair

Hub/Bearing Replacement
1. Raise the rear of the vehicle, and make sure it is securely supported.
2. Remove the wheel nuts and rear wheel.
3. Press down on the parking brake pedal.





4. Remove the hub cap (A).
5. Raise the locking tab on the spindle nut (B), then remove the nut.
6. Release the parking brake pedal.





7. Remove the brake hose mounting bolt (A).
8. Remove the caliper bracket mounting bolts (B), and hang the caliper (C) to one side. To prevent damage to the caliper or brake hose, use a short piece of wire to hang the caliper from the undercarriage.





9. Remove the 6 mm brake disc retaining screws (A).
10. Screw two 8 x 1.25 mm bolts (B) into the disc (C) to push it away from the hub. Turn each bolt 2 turns at a time to prevent cocking the disc excessively.





11. Remove the hub bearing unit from the knuckle.
12. Install the bearing in the reverse order of removal, and pay particular attention to the following items:
- Before installing the brake disc, clean the mating surfaces of the rear hub and brake disc.
- Wash the bearing and spindle thoroughly in high flash point solvent before reassembly.
- To prevent damage to the caliper or brake hose, use a short piece of wire to hang the caliper from the undercarriage.
- After tightening, use a drift to stake the spindle nut shoulder against the spindle.