Rear Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement (Drum Brake)

Rear Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement (Drum Brake)

Special Tools

EN 45059 - Torque Angle Sensor Kit

For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools Rear Suspension.

Removal Procedure

1. Raise and suitably 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 brake drum. Refer to Brake Drum Replacement Removal and Replacement.




4. Remove the plug from the drum brake actuator access hole in the backing plate. Using the access hole, install a heavy mechanic wire (1) in order to support the brake backing plate.




5. Remove the wheel speed sensor bolt (1).
6. Remove the wheel speed sensor (2).




7. Remove and DISCARD the wheel bearing/hub mounting bolts (1).




8. Remove the wheel bearing/hub assembly (1) from the rear axle assembly and brake backing plate.

Installation Procedure




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





Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution Fastener Caution.

Caution: Refer to Torque-to-Yield Fastener Caution Torque-to-Yield Fastener Caution.

Note: Tighten the bolts evenly, in a cross-pattern.

2. Install the NEW wheel bearing/hub mounting bolts (1) and tighten to 50 Nm (37 lb ft) + 40° , using the EN 45059 kit.
Tighten the bolts evenly, in a cross-pattern.




3. Install the wheel speed sensor (2).
4. Install the wheel speed sensor bolt (1) and tighten to 6 Nm (54 lb in).




5. Remove the mechanic wire (1) supporting the brake backing plate.
6. Install the plug to the drum brake actuator access hole in the backing plate.
7. Install the brake drum. Refer to Brake Drum Replacement Removal and Replacement.
8. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation Service and Repair.
9. Remove the support and lower the vehicle.