Rear Hub And Bearing - Removal

REMOVAL

NOTE:
Before proceeding, Rear Suspension Warnings And Cautions .

1. Raise and support vehicle. Service and Repair





2. Remove wheel mounting nuts (3), then rear tire and wheel assembly.

3. Right side only - Remove exhaust heat shield above exhaust system covering wheel speed sensor wiring connector.





4. Disconnect vehicle wiring harness (2) from wheel speed sensor (1) connector.

5. Remove wheel speed sensor (1) from routing clips along underbody of vehicle.





6. Remove wheel speed sensor (3) from routing clips (1) along brake flex hose.

7. Remove wheel speed sensor routing clip (2) from rear axle.





NOTE: If vehicle is equipped with 17 inch brake package, there will be a bracket (2) on the lower brake adapter bolt (1) used to protect the lower caliper guide pin boot.





8. Remove screw (3) securing parking brake cable routing bracket to axle.

9. Remove two bolts (2) securing disc brake caliper and adapter bracket (1) to axle.

10. Remove disc brake caliper and adapter bracket (1) from axle and rotor (4) as an assembly. Hang assembly out of way using wire or a bungee cord. Use care not to overextend brake hose when doing this.





11. Remove any retaining clips, then slide brake rotor (2) off hub and bearing (1).





12. Remove bolts (2) securing hub and bearing (1) to axle (3). Remove hub and bearing with wheel speed sensor attached and brake shield.

13. Separate brake shield from hub and bearing.