Wheel Bearing and Wheel Hub: Installation

All vehicles 

1. Install the wheel bearing and wheel hub assembly.
2. Install the 4 new wheel bearing and wheel hub bolts.
   • Tighten the bolts to 133 Nm (98 lb-ft) in a cross-pattern.
3. Install the brake disc. For additional information, refer to REAR DISC BRAKE .
4. Position the wheel speed sensor and install the bolt.
   • Tighten to 15 Nm (133 lb-in).

   AWD vehicles 

NOTE: Do not tighten the rear wheel hub nut with the vehicle on the ground. The nut must be tightened to specification before the vehicle is lowered to the ground. Wheel bearing damage will occur if the wheel bearing is loaded with the weight of the vehicle applied.
NOTE: Apply the brake to keep the halfshaft from rotating.
5. Position the halfshaft in the hub and use the previously removed wheel hub nut to seat the halfshaft.
   • Tighten the nut to 350 Nm (258 lb-ft).
   • Remove and discard the nut.
NOTE: Install and tighten the new wheel hub nut to specification within 5 minutes of starting it on the threads. Always install a new wheel hub nut after loosening or when not tightening within the specified time or damage to the components may occur.
6. Install a new wheel hub nut.
   • Tighten the nut to 350 Nm (258 lb-ft).