Rear Suspension

Rear Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement

Special Tools

J 45859 - Axle Shaft Remover/Installer

Removal Procedure

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (Service and Repair)
2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (Service and Repair).
3. Remove the rear wheel speed sensor. Refer to Rear Wheel Speed Sensor Replacement (Rear Wheel Speed Sensor Replacement).
4. Separate the wheel drive shaft from the wheel bearing/hub assembly. Refer to Rear Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement (Service and Repair).
5. Remove the rear brake rotor from the wheel bearing/hub assembly. Refer to Rear Brake Rotor Replacement (JE5, J55) (Rear Brake Rotor Replacement)Rear Brake Rotor Replacement (J56) (Rear Brake Rotor Replacement).





Caution: Avoid tool contact to the outer constant velocity boot when removing the wheel bearing mounting bolts. Failure to observe this caution may result in damage to the CV boot.

Note: When removing the wheel bearing/hub mounting bolts, it maybe necessary to push the outer CV joint in to gain enough clearance to remove the mounting bolts.

6. Remove the mounting bolts (1) for the wheel bearing/hub assembly.




7. Using the J 45859 - remover/installer , remove the wheel bearing/hub assembly (1) from the knuckle.
8. Remove the J 45859 - remover/installer from the wheel bearing/hub assembly

Installation Procedure




1. Position the rear wheel bearing/hub (1) assembly in the knuckle.
2. Insert the wheel drive axle into the wheel bearing/hub assembly.




3. Hand tighten the wheel bearing/hub assembly mounting bolts (1).

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

4. Tighten the wheel bearing/hub bolts to 140 Nm (103 lb ft).
5. Install the rear brake rotor. Refer to Rear Brake Rotor Replacement (JE5, J55) (Rear Brake Rotor Replacement)Rear Brake Rotor Replacement (J56) (Rear Brake Rotor Replacement).
6. Install the wheel drive shaft nut. Refer to Rear Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement (Service and Repair).
7. Install the rear wheel speed sensor. Refer to Rear Wheel Speed Sensor Replacement (Rear Wheel Speed Sensor Replacement).
8. Install the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (Service and Repair).
9. Remove the support and lower the vehicle.