Wheel Bearing/Hub Replacement- Rear (FE7)
REAR WHEEL BEARING/HUBRemoval Procedure
Important: It is necessary to replace the ABS sensor and reluctor when servicing the hub or wheel bearing.
1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Remove the tire and wheel.
3. Remove the brake rotor. Refer to Brake Rotor Replacement - Rear in Brakes and Traction Control.
4. Disconnect the ABS sensor wire connector.
5. Disconnect the parking brake cable from the lower control arm.
6. Remove the ABS sensor. Refer to Wheel Speed Sensor Replacement - Rear (w/FE7) in Brakes and Traction Control.
7. Remove the wheel bearing and hub retaining bolts (1).
8. Remove the wheel speed sensor reluctor ring. Refer to Wheel Speed Sensor Ring Replacement - Rear in Brakes and Traction Control.
9. Remove the wheel bearing and hub if replacing the wheel bearing and procedure to next step.
10. Remove the wheel bearing nut and washer from the hub.
11. Remove the brake shield from the vehicle.
12. Remove the wheel bearing from the hub.
Installation Procedure
1. Install the wheel bearing to the hub.
2. Install the brake shield.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
3. Install the washer and wheel bearing nut.
^ Tighten the wheel bearing nut to 200 Nm (147 ft. lbs.).
4. Clean the lower control arm face and bore before installing the wheel bearing and hub.
5. Install the wheel bearing and hub to the lower control arm with the retaining bolts (1).
^ Tighten the wheel bearing and hub retaining bolts to 118 Nm (87 ft. lbs.).
6. Install a new ABS wheel speed sensor reluctor ring. Refer to Wheel Speed Sensor Ring Replacement - Rear in Brakes and Traction Control.
7. Install a new ABS sensor. Refer to Wheel Speed Sensor Replacement - Rear (w/FE7) in Brakes and Traction Control.
8. Install the brake rotor. Refer to Brake Rotor Replacement - Rear in Brakes and Traction Control.
9. Install the ABS sensor wire connector.
10. Install the wheel and tire.
11. Lower the vehicle.