Rear Hub / Bearing - Installation

INSTALLATION

CAUTION: Hub and bearing mounting surfaces on axle and brake shield must be smooth and completely free of foreign material or nicks prior to installing hub and bearing assembly.

1. Position brake shield on wheel speed sensor and route wheel speed sensor cable through access hole in shield.




2. Install hub and bearing with wheel speed sensor attached and brake shield squarely onto end of axle. Make sure wheel speed sensor is positioned toward rear of vehicle. Install mounting bolts (2) securing hub and bearing (1) to axle (3). Tighten the mounting bolts to 55 Nm (41 ft. lbs.).




3. Install brake rotor (2) over hub and bearing (1).Brake Rotor - Installation




4. Install disc brake caliper and adapter bracket (1) over axle and rotor as an assembly.
5. Install two bolts (2) securing disc brake caliper and adapter bracket (1) to axle. Tighten mounting bolts to 100 Nm (74 ft. lbs.).
6. Position parking brake cable routing bracket to axle and install screw securing it in place. Tighten screw to 6 Nm (55 in. lbs.).




7. Install wheel speed sensor routing clip (2) into hole in rear axle.
8. Install wheel speed sensor (3) into routing clips (1) along brake flex hose.




9. Install wheel speed sensor (1) into routing clips along underbody of vehicle.
10. Connect vehicle wiring harness (2) to wheel speed sensor connector.
11. Right side only - Install exhaust heat shield above exhaust system covering wheel speed sensor wiring connector.




12. Install tire and wheel assembly (1)Tires and Wheels - Installation. Install and tighten wheel mounting nuts (3) to 135 Nm (100 ft. lbs.).
13. Lower vehicle.
14. Pump the brake pedal several times to ensure the vehicle has a firm brake pedal before moving the vehicle.