Rear Wheel Hub Component Removal/Installation

WHEEL HUB COMPONENT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [AWD]

CAUTION:
- Performing the following procedures without first removing the ABS wheel-speed sensor may possibly cause an open circuit in the wiring harness if it is pulled by mistake. Before performing the following procedures, disconnect the ABS wheel-speed sensor connector (body side) and fix the wiring harness to an appropriate place where it will not be pulled by mistake while servicing the vehicle.

1. Remove the rear ABS wheel-speed sensor. Rear ABS Wheel-Speed Sensor Removal/Installation

2. Remove the rear lateral link. Service and Repair

3. Remove the rear coil spring. Rear Suspension

4. Remove the rear lower arm. Rear Lower Arm Removal/Installation

5. Remove in the order indicated in the table.

6. Install in the reverse order of removal.

7. Inspect for rear wheel alignment, and adjust it as necessary. Rear Wheel Alignment










Locknut Removal Note

1. Lock the hub by applying the brakes.

2. Knock the crimped portion of the locknut outward using a small chisel and a hammer.






3. Remove the locknut.

Rear Trailing Link and Rear Wheel Hub Component Removal Note

1. Support the rear trailing link and rear wheel hub component using a jack.






CAUTION:
- Removing the rear trailing link and rear wheel hub component is dangerous. The rear trailing link and rear wheel hub component could fall and cause serious injury or death. Verify that the jack securely supports the trailing link.

2. Separate the rear drive shaft (rear axle side) from the wheel hub.

3. Remove the trailing link and rear wheel hub component.

Locknut Installation Note

1. Install a new locknut and stake it as shown.