Wheel Bearing/Hub Replacement-Rear

Wheel Bearing/Hub Replacement - Rear

Removal Procedure
The wheel bearing in the rear wheel hub is integrated into one unit. The hub is non-serviceable. If the hub and/or bearing is damaged, replace the complete hub and bearing assembly.
1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Remove the tires and wheels. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Wheels, Tires and Alignment.
3. Remove the rear caliper and bracket. Refer to Brake Caliper Bracket Replacement (Rear) in Disc Brakes.
4. Remove the brake rotor. Refer to Brake Rotor Replacement (Rear) in Disc Brakes.





5. Disconnect the ABS electrical connector from the wheel speed sensor (1). Refer to Wheel Speed Sensor Replacement (Rear) in Antilock Brakes.





6. Remove the rear wheel hub-to-knuckle bolts.
7. Remove the rear wheel hub and park brake assembly from the knuckle.





8. Remove the parking brake lever bracket (8).
9. Remove the parking brake actuator (6).

Installation Procedure





1. Install the parking brake lever bracket (8).
2. Install the parking brake actuator (6).
3. Install the rear wheel hub and park brake assembly to the knuckle.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.





4. Install new rear wheel hub-to-knuckle bolts.
Tighten the hub mounting bolts to 75 Nm (55 ft. lbs.).





5. Connect the ABS electrical connector to the wheel speed sensor (1). Refer to Wheel Speed Sensor Replacement (Rear) in Antilock Brakes.
6. Install the brake rotor. Refer to Brake Rotor Replacement (Rear) in Disc Brakes.
7. Install the rear caliper and bracket. Refer to Brake Caliper Bracket Replacement (Rear) in Disc Brakes.
8. Install the tires and wheels. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Wheels, Tires and Alignment.
9. Lower the vehicle.