Notice: The wheel bearing and hub assembly includes a magnetic encoder with built-in permanent magnets that the wheel speed sensor senses. Any contact with another magnet will damage the encoder magnets. The damage will cause a diagnostic trouble code to be set and will require wheel bearing and hub replacement.

Preliminary Procedures

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
2. Remove the rear brake rotor. Refer to Rear Brake Rotor Replacement .

1

Wheel Drive Shaft Nut

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

Tighten
205 N·m (151 lb ft)

2

Wheel Bearing and Hub Bolt (Qty: 3)

Procedure

Using the J 42129 , separate the front wheel hub and bearing from the wheel drive shaft.

Tighten
140 N·m (103 lb ft).

Special Tools

J 42129 Front/Rear Spindle Remover

3

Rear Wheel Bearing and Hub Assembly

Notice: The wheel bearing and hub assembly includes a magnetic encoder with built-in permanent magnets that the wheel speed sensor senses. Any contact with another magnet will damage the encoder magnets. The damage will cause a diagnostic trouble code to be set and will require wheel bearing and hub replacement.

Preliminary Procedure

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
2. Remove the rear brake rotor. Refer to Rear Brake Rotor Replacement .

1

Rear Wheel Bearing and Hub Bolt (Qty: 3)

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

Tighten
140 N·m (103 lb ft)

2

Rear Wheel Bearing and Hub