Rear Hub and Bearing - Removal

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NOTE: Before proceeding, Vehicle Damage Warnings .

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Maintenance




2. Remove the wheel mounting nuts (3), then the tire and wheel assembly (1).





3. Remove the cotter pin (2) from the hub nut (3) on the end of the axle half shaft.
4. While a helper applies the brakes to keep the hub (1) from rotating, remove the hub nut (3) and washer (4) from the axle half shaft.
5. Tap the end of the half shaft inward, loosening it from the hub and bearing. This will also allow more room to access the hub and bearing mounting bolts in a later step.

NOTE: In some cases, it may be necessary to retract the caliper piston in its bore a small amount in order to provide sufficient clearance between the pads and the rotor to easily remove the caliper from the knuckle. This can usually be accomplished before removal by grasping the inboard side of the caliper and pulling outward working with the guide pins, thus retracting the piston. Never push on the piston directly as it may get damaged.





6. Remove two bolts (1) securing the disc brake caliper and adapter bracket (2) to the knuckle (3).
7. Remove the disc brake caliper and adapter bracket (2) as an assembly from the knuckle (3) and rotor. Hang the assembly out of the way using wire or a bungee cord. Use care not to overextend the brake hose when doing this.





8. Remove any retaining clips, then slide the brake rotor (2) off the hub and bearing (1).






CAUTION: Prior to removal, clean area around sensor head to help prevent contaminants from entering bearing when sensor head is removed.

9. Remove the screw (3) fastening the speed sensor head (2) to the hub and bearing (1).
10. Remove the wheel speed sensor head (2) from the hub and bearing (1), then pass it through the brake shield.





11. Remove the four bolts (1) securing the hub and bearing to the knuckle.
12. Remove the hub and bearing from the knuckle and half shaft (2).