Rear Wheel Steering

Wheel Hub and Bearing Replacement

^ Tools Required
- J 45859 Axle Remover

Removal Procedure

Notice: Refer to Rear Wheel Steering Lifting and Jacking Notice in Service Precautions.





1. Remove the brake rotor.
2. Remove the axle nut dust cover (4).
3. Remove the cotter pin (2) and retainer (3) from the wheel drive shaft nut.
4. Remove the wheel drive shaft retaining nut.





5. Remove the wheel hub and bearing retaining bolts.





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





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

Installation Procedure





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





2. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

Install the wheel hub and bearing retaining bolts.
^ Tighten the bolts to 180 Nm (132 ft. lbs.).





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 brake rotor.