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Rear Axle

REAR AXLE HUB AND BEARING

1. Raise and support vehicle, then remove wheel and tire assembly and brake drum. Do not hammer brake drum since damage to bearing may result.
2. Remove four hub/bearing assembly to rear axle attaching bolts, then the hub/bearing assembly from axle. The upper rear hub attaching bolt may not clear brake shoe when removing hub and bearing assembly. Partially remove hub and bearing assembly prior to removing this bolt. Also if equipped, disconnect ABS wheel sensor electrical connector.
3. Reverse procedure to install. Torque hub attaching bolts to specification. Use care not to drop hub/bearing assembly since damage to bearing may result.
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