Rear Retainer/Bearing/Seal/Slinger/Boot
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Jeep Liberty. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Inspect the retainer components. See Fig 1. Replace the bearing if rough or noisy. Check the retainer for cracks or wear in the bearing bore. Clean the retainer sealing surfaces with a scraper and 3M all purpose cleaner. This will ensure proper adhesion of the sealer during reassembly.
Replace the slinger and seal outright; do not reuse either part.
Replace any part if distorted, bent, or broken. Also replace the boot if cut or torn. Replace the boot band clamps, do not reuse them.
| 1 - REAR RETAINER | 5 - BAND CLAMPS |
| 2 - REAR BEARING I.D. MAINSHAFT RETAINING RING | 6 - REAR SLINGER |
| 3 - REAR SEAL | 7 - REAR BEARING O.D. RETAINING RING |
| 4 - BOOT | 8 - REAR BEARING |