Rear Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement (Disc Brake)

Rear Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement (Disc Brake)

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. Without disconnecting the hydraulic brake flex hose, remove and support the rear brake caliper and bracket as an assembly, and remove the rear brake rotor. Refer to Rear Brake Rotor Replacement (Service and Repair).
4. Disconnect the electrical connector from the wheel speed sensor.




5. Remove the wheel bearing/hub assembly mounting nuts.
6. Remove the wheel bearing/hub assembly and the disc brake backing plate from the rear axle assembly.

Installation Procedure




1. Install the wheel bearing/hub assembly and the brake backing plate to the rear axle assembly.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

2. Install the wheel bearing/hub assembly mounting nuts to the axle assembly. Tighten the nuts evenly, in a cross-pattern.

Tighten the nuts to 45 Nm (33 lb ft) plus 30 degrees.

3. Connect the electrical connector to the wheel speed sensor.
4. Install the brake rotor, and install the brake caliper and bracket as an assembly. Refer to Rear Brake Rotor Replacement (Service and Repair).
5. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (Service and Repair).
6. Lower the vehicle.