Rear Hub & Bearing

1. Remove or disconnect components in the order shown in Fig. 4 and 5, noting the following:

Fig. 4 Rear Axle Hub, Bearing & Related Components:

Fig. 5 Rear Axle Flange & Bearing:

a. Position brake caliper aside using a piece of wire, leaving brake hose connected.
b. If driveshaft is stuck in the hub, install a used nut until it is flush with end of shaft. Tap nut with a copper hammer to drive out shaft.
c. Using a Hydraulic Press and Oil Seal Installer tool No. 49-V001-795, or equivalent, remove axle flange from hub assembly.
d. Do not damage axle flange. Grind a section of the bearing race until only 0.0197 inch (0.5 mm) thickness remains, then cut race by using a chisel and remove it.

2. Reverse numerical order shown in Fig. 4 and 5 for installation of components, noting the following:
a. On 1993 models, torque new hub nut to 174 - 231 ft.lb., then stake nut as shown in Fig. 6.

Fig. 6 Hub Nut Stake:

b. On 1994-95 models, torque new hub nut to 174 - 231 ft.lb., then stake nut as shown in Fig. 7.

Fig. 7 Hub Nut Stake:

c. Position a dial indicator against wheel hub, then push and pull hub to measure wheel bearing play.
d. Wheel bearing play should not exceed 0.0019 inch (0.05 mm).
e. If bearing exceeds specification, check and adjust hub nut torque. Replace wheel bearing, if necessary.