Rear Wheel Bearing and Wheel Bearing Hub Replacement (AWD)

Fig 1: Identifying Rear Wheel Bearing & Wheel Bearing Hub (AWD)

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Rear Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement (AWD)

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CAUTION: The wheel bearing and hub assembly includes a magnetic encoder with built-in permanent magnets that the wheel speed sensor senses. Any contact with another magnet will damage the encoder magnets. The damage will cause a diagnostic trouble code to be set and will require wheel bearing and hub replacement. Preliminary Procedures Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle . Remove the rear brake rotor. Refer to Rear Brake Rotor Replacement .
1	Wheel Drive Shaft Nut CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution . Tighten 205 N.m (151 lb ft)
2	Wheel Bearing Hub Bolt (Qty: 3) Procedure Using the J 45859 axle remover , separate the front wheel hub and bearing from the wheel drive shaft. Apply the high-temperature, high-strength threadlocker to 2/3 of the threads of the wheel bearing hub and the bolt. TIP: Ensure that there are no gaps in the threadlocker and allow to dry approximately 10 minutes before installing the wheel bearing hub bolts. Tighten 130 N.m (96 lb ft) Special Tools J 45859 Axle Remover
3	Rear Wheel Bearing and Hub Assembly