Rear Wheel Hub

WHEEL HUB


Removal and Installation

Rear Wheel Hub and Bearing Assembly











NOTE:
The rear ABS sensor is routed through the back of the rear backing plate and into the side of the wheel hub and bearing assembly. It is necessary to remove the wheel hub and bearing assembly to remove the rear ABS sensor.

REMOVAL
1. Remove the wheel and tire using power tool.
2. Remove the rear brake caliper, without disconnecting the hydraulic hose, using power tool. Reposition the rear brake caliper aside using suitable wire. Rear.

NOTE:
- Do not depress the brake pedal while the brake caliper is removed.
3. Remove the rear disc rotor.





4. Remove the cotter pin, then remove the nut from the drive shaft using power tool.
- Discard the cotter pin, use a new one for installation.
5. Remove the drive shaft. Component Removal And Installation.
6. Remove the four wheel hub and bearing assembly bolts using power tool.
- Discard the four wheel hub and bearing assembly bolts, use new ones for installation.





7. Pull out the wheel hub and bearing assembly for access to remove the rear ABS sensor from the wheel hub and bearing assembly as shown.
- Inspect the ABS sensor O-ring, replace the ABS sensor assembly if damaged.
- Clean the ABS sensor hole and mounting surface with a suitable brake cleaner and a clean lint-free shop rag. Be careful that dirt and debris do not enter the axle bearing area.
- Apply a coat of suitable grease to the ABS sensor O-ring and mounting hole.

CAUTION:
Do not pull on the ABS harness.
8. Remove the wheel hub and bearing assembly.

INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.





- Apply grease 44003 7S000 to contact surface between wheel hub and drive shaft. Use sufficient grease to completely coat contact area.
- Inspect the ABS sensor O-ring, replace the ABS sensor assembly if damaged.
- Clean the ABS sensor hole and mounting surface with a suitable brake cleaner and a clean lint-free shop rag. Be careful that dirt and debris do not enter the axle bearing area.
- Apply a coat of suitable grease to the ABS sensor O-ring and mounting hole.
- Use a new cotter pin for installation.
- Use new wheel hub and bearing assembly bolts for installation.