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).

Note: 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 (Rear Brake Rotor Replacement).




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).

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

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

Tighten the wheel bearing/hub mounting nuts to 45 Nm (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 (Rear Brake Rotor Replacement).
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.