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 tire and wheel. 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. Disconnect the wheel bearing/hub electrical connector.




5. Remove the wheel bearing/hub retaining bolts.
6. Remove the wheel bearing/hub lower.
7. Remove the brake shield from the lower control arm.
8. Clean the control arm face and the bore before installing the hub and the bearing.

Installation Procedure




1. Install the brake shield and the wheel bearing/hub to the control arm.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

2. Install the wheel bearing/hub retaining bolts.

Tighten the wheel bearing/hub bolts to 68 Nm (50 lb ft).

3. Connect the wheel/hub electrical connector.
4. Install the brake rotor. Refer to Rear Brake Rotor Replacement (Service and Repair).
5. Install the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (Service and Repair).
6. Lower the vehicle.