Rear Suspension

Rear Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement

Removal Procedure

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (Service and Repair).
2. Remove the rear tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (Service and Repair).
3. Remove the brake rotor. Refer to Rear Brake Rotor Replacement (Service and Repair).
4. Remove the wheel speed sensor. Refer to Rear Wheel Speed Sensor Replacement (Rear Wheel Speed Sensor Replacement).




5. If equipped with all wheel drive (AWD), remove the rear wheel driveshaft nut.





Note: The splash shield and park brake assembly are supported to the knuckle between the wheel bearing mounting bolts and the wheel bearing. Care should be taken to support these items while the wheel bearing is being replaced.

6. Remove the 4 wheel bearing bolts.




7. Remove the wheel bearing from the knuckle.

Installation Procedure




1. Position the wheel bearing to the knuckle.





Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

2. Install the 4 wheel bearing bolts and tighten to 75 Nm (55 lb ft).




3. If equipped with AWD, install the rear wheel driveshaft nut and tighten to 205 Nm (151 lb ft).
4. Install the wheel speed sensor. Refer to Rear Wheel Speed Sensor Replacement (Rear Wheel Speed Sensor Replacement).
5. Install the brake rotor. Refer to Rear Brake Rotor Replacement (Service and Repair).
6. Install the rear tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (Service and Repair).
7. Lower the vehicle.