Rear Suspension

Rear Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement

Special Tools

J 45059 Torque Angle Meter


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) .

Important: If removing the rear wheel bearing to service other suspension components, it is NOT necessary to completely disassemble the rear brake assemblies. Remove the rear brake assemblies as a unit and relocate to the side.


3. Remove the rear brake drum, if equipped. Refer to Brake Drum Replacement (Removal and Replacement) .
4. Remove the rear brake rotor, if equipped. Refer to Rear Brake Rotor Replacement (Service and Repair) .




5. Remove the wheel bearing/hub mounting nuts (1) from the wheel bearing/hub assembly (3).
6. Remove the wheel bearing/hub assembly (3) from the trailing arm and brake backing plate (2).




7. Disconnect the wheel speed sensor electrical connector (1) from the wheel bearing/hub assembly (2).



Installation Procedure





1. Reconnect the wheel speed sensor electrical connector (1) to the wheel bearing/hub assembly (2).




2. Position the wheel bearing/hub assembly (3) in the trailing arm and brake backing plate (2).

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice (Fastener Notice) .

3. Install the wheel bearing/hub mounting nuts (1).

Tighten the wheel bearing/hub mounting nuts to 45 N.m (33 lb ft). Using the J 45059 , rotate the mounting nuts an additional 30 degrees.

4. Install the rear brake drum, if equipped. Refer to Brake Drum Replacement (Removal and Replacement) .
5. Install the rear brake rotor, if equipped. Refer to Rear Brake Rotor Replacement (Service and Repair) .
6. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (Service and Repair) .
7. Remove the support and lower the vehicle.