Wheel Hub: Service and Repair
Wheel Bearing/Hub Replacement - RearREMOVAL PROCEDURE
The wheel bearing in the rear wheel hub is integrated into one unit. Therefore, the hub is non-serviceable. If the hub and/or bearing is damaged, replace the complete hub and bearing assembly.
1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lift Points.
2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Wheels, Tires and Alignment.
3. Remove the rear caliper and bracket. Refer to Brake Caliper Bracket Replacement - Rear in Rear Disc Brakes.
4. Remove the brake rotor. Refer to Brake Rotor Replacement - Rear in Rear Disc Brakes.
5. Remove the ABS harness and the electrical connector. Refer to Wheel Speed Sensor Jumper Harness Replacement (Rear) in ABS.
6. Remove the rear wheel hub-to-knuckle bolts (2).
7. Remove the rear wheel hub (3) from the knuckle (1).
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Install the rear wheel hub (3) to the knuckle (1).
2. Install new rear wheel hub-to-knuckle bolts (2).
- Tighten the hub mounting bolts to 75 Nm (55 ft. lbs.).
3. Install the ABS harness and the electrical connector. Refer to Wheel Speed Sensor Jumper Harness Replacement (Rear) in ABS.
4. Install the rear brake rotor. Refer to Brake Rotor Replacement - Rear in Rear Disc Brakes.
5. Install the rear brake caliper and bracket. Refer to Brake Caliper Bracket Replacement - Rear in Rear Disc Brakes.
6. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Wheels, Tires and Alignment.
7. Lower the vehicle.