Rear

REAR WHEEL BEARING/HUB

Removal Procedure





1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Remove the tire and wheel assemblies. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.

Notice: Do not hammer on brake drum as damage to the bearing could result.

3. Remove the brake drum. Refer To Brake Drum Replacement in Brakes and Traction Control.
4. Disconnect the rear ABS wheel speed sensor wire connector.
5. Remove the hub and bearing assembly (4) from the axle (2). The top rear attaching bolt (5) and nut (1) will not clear the brake shoe (3) when removing the hub and bearing assembly. Partially remove the hub and bearing assembly prior to removing this bolt.

Installation Procedure

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.





1. Install the hub and bearing assembly (4). Position the top rear attaching bolt (5) in the hub and bearing assembly prior to the installation in the axle assembly (2).
^ Tighten the hub and bearing to axle bolts to 60 Nm (44 lb ft).
2. Connect the rear ABS wheel speed sensor wire connector.
3. Install the brake drum. Refer to Brake Drum Replacement in Brakes and Traction Control.
4. Install the tire and wheel assemblies. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
5. Lower the vehicle.