Wheel Bearing - 4WD: Installation

Using the special tools, install a new wheel bearing into the wheel knuckle.

Fig 1: Installing New Bearing Into Wheel Knuckle
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Install the snap ring into the wheel knuckle.

Fig 2: Identifying Snap Ring
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Using the special tools, install the wheel hub.

Fig 3: Installing Wheel Hub
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Position the wheel knuckle and install the wheel knuckle cam.
- Position the halfshaft into the wheel hub.
  
  Fig 4: Identifying Wheel Knuckle & Cam
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Install the wheel knuckle cam bolt loosely.

Fig 5: Identifying Wheel Knuckle Cam Bolt/Nut
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Support the wheel knuckle and install the spring.

Fig 6: Installing Rear Coil Spring
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Install the lower shock absorber bolt.

Fig 7: Tightening Lower Shock Absorber Bolt
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Install the upper ball joint.
- Install the nut.
  
  Fig 8: Tightening Upper Ball Joint Nut
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Install the lower ball joint.
- Install the nut.
  
  Fig 9: Tightening Lower Ball Joint Nut
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Tighten the wheel knuckle cam bolt.
- Align the wheel knuckle cam.
- Tighten the wheel knuckle cam bolt.
  
  Fig 10: Tightening Wheel Knuckle Cam Bolt
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Install the brake line to the wheel cylinder.
- Install the brake line bracket bolt.
  
  Fig 11: Tightening Brake Line Nut & Bracket Bolt
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Install the parking brake cable onto the backing plate.
- Install the bolt.
- Install the parking brake cable onto the backing plate.
  
  Fig 12: Installing Parking Brake Cable & Bolt
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Vehicles With ABS

Position the anti-lock (ABS) brake sensor and bracket bolts.
- Install the bolts.
  
  Fig 13: Installing ABS Brake Sensor & Bracket Bolts
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NOTE: Halfshaft must be clean and free of debris before installing the halfshaft nut.

Fig 14: Installing Halfshaft Nut

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Install a new halfshaft nut.
Install the brake shoes. Refer to REAR BRAKE DRUM SHOES .
Bleed the brake system. Refer to BLEEDING BRAKE SYSTEM .
Check and adjust the wheel alignment as necessary. Refer to the following:
- For 2002 models, see SPECIFICATIONS & PROCEDURES .
- For 2003 models, see WHEEL ALIGNMENT .
- For 2004 models, see WHEEL ALIGNMENT