Removal

1. Disconnect battery ground cable.
2. Raise and support rear of vehicle.
3. Remove tire and wheel assembly.
4. Uncrimp locknut.
5. Depress brake pedal to hold hub, then remove hub nut, Fig. 2.

Fig. 2 Rear Axle Hub, Bearing & Related Components:

6. Remove brake caliper assembly and suspend caliper with wire.
7. Remove setscrews (if equipped,) then disc plate.
8. Remove knuckle assembly.
9. Loosen dust cover.
10. Position hub assembly into a suitable press, and remove hub.
11. Using a suitable press and tool Nos. 49F026102 and 490636145, or equivalents, remove wheel bearing inner race.
12. Using snap ring pliers, remove axle flange snap ring.
13. Using a suitable press and tool No. 49F027007, or equivalent, remove wheel bearing outer race.
14. On models with anti-lock brake system, remove sensor rotor and speed sensor.