Rear Suspension

Rear Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement

Removal Procedure
1. Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Remove the rear tire and wheel assembly.
3. Remove the brake rotor.
4. Remove the wheel speed sensor.





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 Notice].

2. Install the 4 wheel bearing bolts.
Tightening torque
Tighten the 4 wheel bearing bolts to 125 Nm (92 ft. lbs.).





3. If equipped with AWD, install the rear wheel driveshaft nut.
Tightening torque
Tighten the rear wheel driveshaft nut to 70 Nm (52 ft. lbs.).
4. Install the wheel speed sensor.
5. Install the brake rotor.
6. Install the rear tire and wheel assembly.
7. Lower the vehicle.