Wheel Bearing - 4WD: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Mazda Tribute, 2003 Mazda Tribute, and 2002 Mazda Tribute. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

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