Wheel Hub: Service and Repair

NOTE: There are two approved methods for removing the hub from the rear wheel bearing. Both methods are outlined.

Removal
1. Remove rear wheel knuckle and rear hub from vehicle as outlined.
2. Place rear wheel knuckle and rear hub assembly in a vise.

Method One:






A. Position 3-Jaw Puller and Step Plate or equivalent, on the rear wheel knuckle and press out the rear hub from the rear wheel knuckle.

Method Two:










A. Position Rear Hub Remover between the rear wheel knuckle and the rear wheel disc brake shield.
B. Assemble Hub Remover/Replacer and Step Plate or equivalent.
C. With forcing nut below the crossbar, hold forcing screw and turn forcing nut to remove hub.

3. Remove the rear wheel disc brake shield.
4. Remove bearing retainer snap ring.
5. Place rear wheel knuckle and rear wheel bearing on a press bed using Hub Support and Bearing Remover, and press wheel bearing out of rear wheel knuckle.

Installation






1. Place rear wheel knuckle assembly on press bed and position rear wheel bearing in the bearing bore of the rear wheel knuckle.






2. Using Bearing Installer press the wheel bearing into the rear wheel knuckle.
3. Install bearing retainer snap ring.
4. Position the rear wheel disc brake shield on the rear wheel knuckle. Install four retaining bolts and tighten to 30-50 Nm (32-37 lb ft).

NOTE: Wheel bearing must be supported or damage will result.







5. Place rear wheel knuckle on the Hub Support and position on press bed plate.






6. Position rear hub on front wheel bearing and using Hub Installer/Bearing Remover, press hub into bearing.






7. Prior to hub/bearing/knuckle installation replace bearing dust seal on the outboard halfshaft with new rear brake dust seal.










8. Instal new rear brake dust seal, ensuring seal flange faces outboard toward bearing. Use Drive Tube and Bearing Dust Seal Installer.
9. Install rear hub and rear wheel knuckle on vehicle as outlined.