Rear Suspension

Rear Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement

Removal Procedure

1. Remove the rear wheel speed sensor, if equipped. Refer to Rear Wheel Speed Sensor Replacement (Rear Wheel Speed Sensor Replacement).
2. Remove the brake drum. Refer to Brake Drum Replacement (Service and Repair).




3. Unstake the caulking nut (4).
4. Remove the caulking nut.

Note: Pull the wheel bearing and hub assembly straight off the spindle. The 2 inner wheel bearing races may not be secure.

5. Remove the wheel bearing and hub assembly (7) from the spindle (1).

Installation Procedure





Note: Slide the wheel bearing and hub assembly straight onto the spindle. Use care in order to properly position the wheel bearing races on the spindle.

1. Install the wheel bearing and hub assembly (7) to the spindle (1).

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

2. Install the caulking nut (4) to the spindle and tighten to 190 Nm (140 lb ft).
3. Stake the caulking nut.
4. Install the brake drum. Refer to Brake Drum Replacement (Service and Repair).
5. Install the rear wheel speed sensor, if equipped. Refer to Rear Wheel Speed Sensor Replacement (Rear Wheel Speed Sensor Replacement).