Rear Suspension

Hub and Bearing Assembly Removal and Installation

CAUTION: The hub bearing is not unit repair serviceable. If the hub bearing is defective, the hub and bearing assembly should be replaced.

Removal
1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle.
2. Remove the wheel.





3. On vehicles equipped with rear disc brakes, remove the rear brake caliper and rear brake disc.





4. Remove the hub bolts and hub assembly.

Installation
1. Install the hub assembly.
^ Tighten the hub assembly bolts to 65 Nm (48 ft. lbs.).
2. Install the hub nut.
3. On vehicles equipped with rear disc brakes, install the rear brake disc and rear brake caliper.





4. Install the wheel.
5. Lower the vehicle.