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Rear Hub and Bearing - Installation






FRONT-WHEEL-DRIVE






NOTE: If equipped, make sure the wheel speed sensor mount on the rear of the hub and bearing is directed toward the front of the vehicle.

1. Position the hub and bearing on the brake support plate and trailing link.
2. Install the four bolts (1) securing the hub and bearing (2) to the trailing link. Tighten the bolts to 105 Nm (77 ft. lbs.).






NOTE: Before installing the wheel speed sensor head (3) into the rear of the hub and bearing (2), inspect the O-ring seal to make sure it is not dislodged, split, cut or damaged in any way. Replace the O-ring as necessary.

3. If equipped with a wheel speed sensor, install the wheel speed sensor head (3) into the rear of the hub and bearing (2).
4. If equipped with a wheel speed sensor, install the wheel speed sensor head mounting screw (1). Tighten the screw to 10 Nm (89 in. lbs.).





5. Slide the brake rotor (3) over the parking brake shoes and onto the hub and bearing (1).





6. Rotate the disc brake caliper downward over the brake rotor and lower part of caliper adapter.
7. Install the disc brake caliper (2) lower guide pin bolt (1). Tighten the guide pin bolt to 60 Nm (44 ft. lbs.).





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