Installation Procedure
- Clean any debris and corrosion from the steering knuckle bearing pilot bore.
- Apply a thin coating of grease evenly ensuring complete coverage of the knuckle pilot bore only. Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers
- NOTE:
Ensure that the rear wheel hub seals are properly seated in the grooves of the rear suspension knuckle.
Rear Wheel Hub Seal (3) - Install NEW [2x]
- Rear Brake Shield (2) - Install
- Rear Wheel Hub (1) - Install
- CAUTION:
This vehicle is equipped with torque-to-yield or single use fasteners. Install a NEW torque-to-yield or single use fastener when installing this component. Failure to replace the torque-to-yield or single use fastener could cause damage to the vehicle or component.
CAUTION:Refer to Fastener Caution .
Rear Wheel Hub Bolt (1) - Install NEW and tighten [4x] - Fastener Specifications
Position the chassis rear wiring harness bracket (1) into place.
- Chassis Rear Wiring Harness Bracket Bolt (2) - Install and tighten - Fastener Specifications
Rear Wheel Speed Sensor (2) - Install
- Rear Wheel Speed Sensor Wiring Harness Bolt (1) - Install and tighten - Fastener Specifications
- Using the CH-42450-A Wheel Hub Resurfacing Kit, thoroughly clean any rust or corrosion from the mating surface of the hub/axle flange.
- Using the CH-41013 Rotor Resurfacing Kit, thoroughly clean any rust or corrosion from the mating surface and mounting surface of the brake rotor.
- Inspect the mating surfaces of the hub/axle flange and the rotor to ensure there are no foreign particles or debris remaining.
Rear Brake Rotor (2) - Install
- Rear Brake Rotor Bolt (1) - Install and tighten - Fastener Specifications
If NEW threaded components are being installed, loosen the adhesive using a metal pick or similar tool before proceeding. If threaded components are reused, prepare the threaded components using the following steps:
- Remove any loose cured adhesive from the external threads of the components using a lint free cloth.
- Thread the cleaned components into the internal mating threads and remove to loosen trapped cured adhesive.
- Apply thread locking adhesive to the external threads of the components. Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers
- Ensure there are no gaps in the thread locking adhesive once applied to the component.
- Install the rear brake caliper and bracket (1).
- Rear Brake Caliper Bracket Bolt (2) - Install [2x] - Fastener Specifications
Electrical Connector (1) @Rear Parking Brake Actuator - Connect
- NOTE:
Rear disc brake pad wear sensor heads are brittle and should be handled with care when installing.
{If equipped} Rear Disc Brake Pad Wear Sensor (2) @Rear Disc Brake Pad - Install
- {If equipped} Rear Brake Bleeder Valve Cap (1) - Install
- Have an assistant apply the brakes.
Rear Wheel Drive Shaft Nut (1) - Install NEW and tighten - Fastener Specifications
- Install the tire and wheel assembly. Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (Steel Wheel) , or Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (Aluminum Wheel)
- Remove the support and lower the vehicle.
- Connect the battery negative cable. Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (9C1/5W4) , or Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (KL9)
- Calibrate the park brake. Park Brake Calibration
Whenever the brake rotor has been separated from the hub/axle flange, any rust or contaminates should be cleaned from the hub/axle flange and the brake rotor mating surfaces. Failure to do this may result in excessive assembled lateral runout (LRO) of the brake rotor, which could lead to brake pulsation.