Rear Suspension

Wheel Bearing - All Wheel Drive (AWD)









Removal









1. Remove the wheel knuckle. For additional information, refer to Wheel Knuckle - All Wheel Drive (AWD) Service and Repair.

2. Remove the wheel bearing snap ring.

3. Remove the 4 bolts and the brake drum backing plate.

4. Position the wheel knuckle on a suitable press.
- Using the PTO Driven Gear Oil Seal Installer, the Handle and the Pinion Bearing Cone Remover or equivalent, position the wheel knuckle on a suitable press and press the wheel bearing from the wheel knuckle.





Installation

1. Using the Rear Axle Drawbar, Bearing Cup Replacer and Differential Bearing Cup Replacer, install a new wheel bearing into the wheel knuckle.





2. Install the new wheel bearing snap ring.

3. Install the 4 bolts and the brake drum backing plate.
- Tighten to 85 Nm (63 lb-ft).

4. Using the Halfshaft Installer and Receiver Adapter, install the wheel hub into the wheel bearing.





5. Install the wheel knuckle. For additional information, refer to Wheel Knuckle - All Wheel Drive (AWD) Service and Repair.