Removal

REMOVAL
1. Set the parking brake. The parking brake is set to keep the hub/bearing and axle shaft from rotating when loosening the hub nut.
2. Raise vehicle. Vehicle is to be raised and supported on jackstands or on a frame contact type hoist.
3. Remove the wheel/tire.

Cotter Pin And Nut Retainer:

4. Remove the cotter pin and nut retainer from the stub shaft of the outer C/V joint.

Spring Washer:

5. Remove the spring washer from the stub shaft of the outer C/V joint.

Hub Nut And Washer:

6. Remove the hub nut and washer from the stub shaft of the outer C/V joint.
7. Release the parking brake.

Removing Caliper Guide Pin Bolts:

8. Remove the disc brake caliper to adapter guide pin bolts.

Removing/Installing Caliper:

9. Remove rear caliper from adapter using the following procedure. First rotate rear of caliper up from the adapter. Then pull the front of the caliper and the outboard brake shoe anti-rattle clip out from under the front abutment on the adapter.

Correctly Supported Caliper:

10. Support caliper to prevent the weight of the caliper from damaging the flexible brake hose.
11. Remove the rotor from the hub/bearing.

Speed Sensor Attaching Bolt:

12. Remove the attaching bolt from the wheel speed sensor. Then remove the wheel speed sensor.

Hub/Bearing Mounting Bolts:

13. Remove the hub/bearing to axle mounting bolts.

Hub/Bearing Removal And Installation:

14. Remove the hub/bearing from the axle and the stub shaft of the outer C/V joint.