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Rear Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement

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Fig 1: Identifying Rear Wheel Bearing And Hub
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Callout Component Name

Preliminary Procedures

  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  2. Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  3. Remove the brake caliper bracket. Refer to Rear Brake Caliper Bracket Replacement .
  4. Remove the brake rotor. Refer to Rear Brake Rotor Replacement .
  5. Remove the wheel speed sensor. Refer to Rear Wheel Speed Sensor Replacement .
  6. Remove the wheel drive shaft retaining nut. Refer to Rear Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement
1 Rear Wheel Bearing/Hub Bolt (Qty: 4)
CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .

Procedure

  1. Use the proper cleaner to the thread of the bolts
  2. Apply thread locker to the wheel bearing/hub bolts. Refer to Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers .

Tip:  Allow the threadlocker to set for 10 minutes before using.

Tighten:  75 N.m (55 lb ft)

2 Wheel Bearing/Hub
Tip:  If removing the wheel bearing/hub assembly to service other components, use caution as not to damage the wheel bearing/hub assembly.