Wheel Hub: Service and Repair

Rear Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement (All Wheel Drive)

Removal Procedure

1. Remove the rear knuckle. Refer to Knuckle Replacement (All Wheel Drive) (Knuckle Replacement)Knuckle Replacement (GT) (Knuckle Replacement).




2. Remove the wheel bearing dust deflector (1).




3. Remove the 4 bolts (1, 2, 3, 4).
4. Remove the wheel bearing and hub assembly from the knuckle.

Installation Procedure

1. Ensure the brake shield is on the knuckle.
2. Install the wheel bearing and hub assembly to the knuckle.





Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

3. Install the 4 bolts (1, 2, 3, 4) to the knuckle and tighten to 56 Nm (41 lb ft).




4. Align the hole (1) for the rear wheel speed sensor in a NEW dust deflector with the hole in the knuckle.
5. Use a hydraulic press and press tools, or use a hammer and a piece of flat steel stock, in order to install a NEW dust deflector.
6. Install the rear knuckle. Refer to Knuckle Replacement (All Wheel Drive) (Knuckle Replacement)Knuckle Replacement (GT) (Knuckle Replacement).