Rear Hub and Bearing

CAUTION: Before removing the wheel hub bearing assembly, disconnect the ABS wheel sensor from the assembly. Move it away from the hub assembly. Failure to do so may result in damage to the sensor wires and the sensor becoming inoperative.

REMOVAL
1. Remove brake caliper assembly.





2. Remove wheel bearing lock nut.
3. Remove brake rotor (models with disc brake) or brake drum (models with drum brakes).
4. Remove wheel hub bearing from spindle.

CAUTION:
^ Suspend caliper assembly with wire so as not to stretch brake hose.
^ Be careful not to depress brake pedal, or caliper piston will pop out.
^ Make sure brake hose is not twisted.

NOTE: Brake hose does not need to be disconnected from brake caliper.

INSTALLATION
1. Install wheel hub bearing assembly.





2. Before tightening the wheel bearing lock nut, apply oil to the threaded portion of rear spindle and both sides of plain washer. Torque nut to 187 - 255 Nm (137 - 188 ft. lbs.).
3. Check that wheel hub bearing operates smoothly.





4. Check wheel hub bearing axial end play. Axial end play: 0.05 mm (0.0020 inch) or less.