Rear

Wheel Bearing and Wheel Hub

Wheel Bearing and Wheel Hub:

Removal and Installation

CAUTION: Suspension fasteners are critical parts because they affect performance of vital parts and systems and their failure can result in major service expense. A new part with the same part number must be installed if installation becomes necessary. Do not use a replacement part of lesser quality or substitute design. Torque values must be used as specified during reassembly to make sure of correct retention of these parts.

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to Maintenance/Service and Repair.





2. If equipped, remove the wheel speed sensor bolt and position the sensor aside.
^ To install, tighten to 23 Nm (17 ft. lbs.).





3. Disconnect the parking brake cable from the brake caliper.
1 Remove the clip.
2 Disconnect the parking brake cable from the brake caliper.

4. CAUTION: Do not allow the caliper and anchor plate assembly to hang from the brake hose or damage to the hose can occur.

Remove the anchor plate bolts and position the caliper and anchor plate assembly aside.
^ Support the caliper and anchor plate assembly using mechanic's wire.
^ To install, tighten to 70 Nm (52 ft. lbs.).
5. Remove the 2 brake disc bolts and the brake disc.
^ To install, tighten to 20 Nm (15 ft. lbs.).
6. Remove and discard the grease cap.
7. Remove and discard the wheel hub nut and remove the wheel hub and bearing assembly.
^ To install, tighten to 255 Nm (189 ft. lbs.).
8. To install, reverse the removal procedure.