Suspension: Service and Repair

Wheel Bearing, Hub, Knuckle, Upper Arm and Lower Arm-Rear





Special Tool(s)

1. Remove the parking brake shoes.





2. To remove individual components, only carry out the listed steps.





3. Illustration 1 of 3. Remove the components in the order indicated in the following illustration and table.





4. Illustration 2 of 3. Remove the components in the order indicated in the following illustration and table.








5. Illustration 3 of 3. Remove the components in the order indicated in the following illustration and table.
6. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
7. Check and, if necessary, align the rear end.

Item 1: Axle Nut Removal Note

1. CAUTION: Do not use a hammer to separate the outboard CV joint from the hub. Damage to the threads and internal CV joint components can result.





Using the special tool, press the outboard CV joint until it is loose from the hub.

Item 3: Toe Link-to-Wheel Knuckle Bolt Removal Note

1. CAUTION: Do not damage the boot while separating the toe link from the wheel knuckle.

Remove the bolt and separate the toe link from the wheel knuckle.

Item 5: Upper Arm-to-Wheel Knuckle Bolt Removal Note

1. CAUTION: Do not damage the boot while separating the ball joint from the wheel knuckle.

Remove the bolt and separate the upper arm from the wheel knuckle

Item 10: Wheel Hub Removal Note





1. Using a suitable press, remove the wheel hub.

Item 13: Wheel Bearing Removal Note
1. Using a suitable press, remove the wheel bearing.

Item 17: Stabilizer Bar Link-to-Stabilizer Bar Nut and Bushing Removal Note
1. Remove the nut and the stabilizer bar link.

Item 26: Upper Arm-to-Frame Bolt (Rearward Mounting) Removal Note
1. Remove the spare tire to gain access to the bolts.

Item 30: Upper Arm-to-Frame Bolt (Forward Mounting) Installation Note
1. Do not tighten until the installation procedure is complete and the weight of the vehicle is resting on the wheel and tire assemblies.

Item 26: Upper Arm-to-Frame Bolt (Rearward Mounting) Installation Note

1. CAUTION: Make sure that the upper arm-to-frame mounting bolts are routed through the frame and the bushing before tightening.

Do not tighten until the installation procedure is complete and the weight of the vehicle is resting on the wheel and tire assemblies.

Item 23: Lower Arm-to-Frame Nut (Forward Mounting) Installation Note
1. Do not tighten until the installation procedure is complete and the weight of the vehicle is resting on the wheel and tire assemblies.

Item 20: Lower Arm-to-Frame Nut (Rearward Mounting) Installation Note
1. Do not tighten until the installation procedure is complete and the weight of the vehicle is resting on the wheel and the assemblies.

Item 18: Shock Absorber-to-Lower Arm Bolt Installation Note
1. Do not tighten until the installation procedure is complete and the weight of the vehicle is resting on the wheel and tire assemblies.