Rear Suspension

Rear Wheel Hub and Bearing Replacement

^ Tools Required
- J 45859 Axle Remover

Removal Procedure






Notice: Refer to Rear Wheel Steering Lifting and Jacking Notice in Cautions and Notices.

1. Raise the vehicle.
2. Remove the tire and wheel.
3. Remove the outer tie rod from the steering knuckle.
4. Remove the brake rotor.
5. Remove the axle nut dust cover (4).
6. Remove the cotter pin (2) and retainer (3) from the wheel drive shaft nut.
7. Remove the wheel drive shaft retaining nut.





8. Remove the wheel hub and bearing retaining bolts.





9. Separate the wheel drive shaft from the wheel hub and bearing using a J 45859 (2) or equivalent.





10. Remove the wheel hub and bearing (1) from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure





1. Install the wheel hub and bearing (3) to the vehicle.





2. Install the wheel hub and bearing retaining bolts.
^ Tighten the bolts to 140 Nm (103 ft. lbs.).






Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

3. Install the wheel drive shaft retaining nut.
^ Tighten the nut to 250 Nm (184 ft. lbs.).
4. Install the retainer (3) and cotter pin (2) to the wheel drive shaft nut.
5. Install the dust cap (4).
6. Install the outer tie rod to the steering knuckle.
7. Install the brake rotor.
8. Install the tire and wheel.
9. Lower the vehicle.