Rear Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement Without Independent Suspension

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. Refer to Rear Brake Caliper Replacement .



4. Remove and DISCARD the wheel bearing/hub bolts.
5. Remove the wheel bearing/hub.
6. Disconnect the wheel speed sensor electrical connector.

1. Connect the wheel speed sensor electrical connector.
2. Install the wheel bearing/hub.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

Caution: These fasteners MUST be replaced with new fasteners anytime they become loose or are removed. Failure to replace these fasteners after they become loose or are removed may cause loss of vehicle control and personal injury.

3. Install the NEW wheel bearing/hub bolts.

Tighten
Tighten the NEW wheel bearing/hub bolts to 80 N·m (59 lb ft).

4. Install the brake caliper. Refer to Rear Brake Caliper Replacement .
5. Install the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
6. Lower the vehicle.

Rear Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement IndependentRear Suspension

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. Inspect the ball joints. Refer to Ball Joint Inspection .
4. Remove the knuckle. Refer to Knuckle Replacement .



5. Remove the wheel bearing/hub assembly knuckle bolts (1).



6. Remove the wheel bearing/hub assembly (1) from the knuckle (2).

1. Install the wheel bearing/hub assembly (1) on to the knuckle (2).

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.




2. Install the bolts (1) into the wheel bearing/hub assembly.

Tighten
Tighten the wheel bearing/hub bolts to 130 N·m (96 lb ft).

3. Install the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
4. Lower the vehicle.