Hub / Bearing: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Dodge Stratus and 2005 Chrysler Sebring. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Raise vehicle. (Refer to LUBRICATION & MAINTENANCE/HOISTING - STANDARD PROCEDURE) .
- Remove rear wheel and tire assembly.
- If equipped with rear disc brakes, remove the rear brake caliper and rotor. (Refer to BRAKES/HYDRAULIC/MECHANICAL/ROTORS - REMOVAL) . Remove the brake rotor by pulling the rotor straight off the wheel mounting studs.
- If equipped with rear drum brakes, remove the brake drum. (Refer to BRAKES/HYDRAULIC/MECHANICAL/DRUM - REMOVAL)
- Remove dust cap from rear hub and bearing assembly by prying it off.
- Remove hub and bearing retaining nut.
- Remove rear hub and bearing from the spindle by pulling it straight off the spindle.