Rear Suspension

Rear Wheel Bearing
This is a "Trustmark Authoring Standards (TAS) Repair Procedure"
- TAS style procedures can be identified by steps that have no accompanying step text and the magenta color of the electrical connectors and fasteners such as nuts, bolts, clamps or clips.
- TAS removal and installation procedures use a sequence of color illustrations to indicate the order to be followed when removing/disassembling or installing/assembling a component.
- Many of the TAS procedures will have the installation information within the removal steps.
- The TAS color illustrations use a variety of symbols to indicate important details of the procedures. It is important to understand these symbols in order to properly used the TAS procedures.
Refer to How to Use TAS Procedures and TAS Symbol Glossary at Vehicle | Description and Operation for additional information on these TAS procedures.
For additional information, refer to How to Use TAS Procedures How to Use TAS Procedures

Removal

WARNING: Make sure to support the vehicle with axle stands.
1 Raise and support the vehicle.
2 Remove the wheel and tire.
For additional information, refer to Wheel and Tire Service and Repair
3 Remove the wheel knuckle.
For additional information, refer to Wheel Knuckle Service and Repair





















NOTE:
Bearing damage is unavoidable during this operation.
Position the wheel knuckle assembly in a press and support on special tool.
Special Service Tool




Remover, Wheel Hub/Bearing, 205-802/5
Press the drive flange out of the wheel knuckle assembly using special tool.
Special Service Tool




Remover/Installer, Wheel Hub, 205-725





NOTE:
The inner bearing track will remain on the drive flange.




Clamp both halves of a suitable bearing separator around the inner bearing track and position the drive flange in a press.
Using the special tool, press the drive flange from the inner bearing track.
Special Service Tool




Remover/Installer, Wheel Hub, 205-725




4 Remove the circlip from the wheel knuckle assembly.




Position the wheel knuckle assembly in a press and support on special tools.
Special Service Tool




Remover/Installer, Wheel Hub, 205-728
Press the wheel bearing out of the wheel knuckle assembly using special tool.
Special Service Tool




Remover/Installer, Wheel Hub Bearing, 205-726

Installation






CAUTION: One side of the bearing is magnetic. The magnetic side is identifiable by the application of a matte black finish. The magnetic side must face towards the inboard side of the vehicle. Before fitting the bearing, make sure the magnetic face is clean. The bearing must be handled with extreme care.
Position the wheel knuckle assembly in a press and support on special tool.
Special Service Tool




Remover/Installer, Bushing, 204-528/2
Press the new wheel bearing into the wheel knuckle assembly using special tool.
Special Service Tool




Remover/Installer, Wheel Hub Bearing, 205-726
1 Install the circlip to the wheel knuckle assembly.




Position the wheel knuckle assembly in a press and support on special tool.
Special Service Tool




Remover/Installer, Wheel Hub Bearing, 205-726
Press the drive flange into the wheel knuckle assembly using special
tool.
Special Service Tool




Remover/Installer, Wheel Hub, 205-725

WARNING: Do not use compressed air to clean brake components. Dust from friction materials can be harmful if inhaled.
2 Clean the backing plate and apply grease to the brake shoe contacts.
3 Clean the adjuster and set it to its minimum extension.
Install the secondary brake shoe.
Install the hold-down spring and retaining pin.

WARNING: Make sure the return spring and the adjuster spring are correctly installed to the primary shoe.

CAUTION: Make sure the brake shoe spring is not over stretched.
Install the spreader plate and the spring.
Install the primary brake shoe.
Install the return spring.
Install the hold-down spring and retaining pin.

CAUTION: Make sure the brake shoe spring is not over stretched.
4 Install the brake shoe adjuster.
5 Install the wheel knuckle.
For additional information, refer to Wheel Knuckle Service and Repair
6 Adjust the parking brake.
For additional information, refer to Parking Brake Cable Adjustment Adjustments
7 Install the wheel and tire.
For additional information, refer to Wheel and Tire Service and Repair