Special Tools

J 45059 Torque Angle Meter

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.

Note: If removing the rear wheel bearing to service other suspension components, it is NOT necessary to completely disassemble the rear brake assemblies. Remove the rear brake assemblies as a unit and relocate to the side.

3. Remove the rear brake drum, if equipped. Refer to Brake Drum Replacement.
4. Remove the rear brake rotor, if equipped. Refer to Rear Brake Rotor Replacement.



5. Remove the wheel bearing/hub mounting nuts (1) from the wheel bearing/hub assembly (3).
6. Remove the wheel bearing/hub assembly (3) from the trailing arm and brake backing plate (2).



7. Disconnect the wheel speed sensor electrical connector (1) from the wheel bearing/hub assembly (2).

1. Reconnect the wheel speed sensor electrical connector (1) to the wheel bearing/hub assembly (2).



2. Position the wheel bearing/hub assembly (3) in the trailing arm and brake backing plate (2).

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

3. Install the wheel bearing/hub mounting nuts (1).

Tighten
Tighten the wheel bearing/hub mounting nuts to 45 N·m (33 lb ft). Using the J 45059 , rotate the mounting nuts an additional 30 degrees.

4. Install the rear brake drum, if equipped. Refer to Brake Drum Replacement.
5. Install the rear brake rotor, if equipped. Refer to Rear Brake Rotor Replacement.
6. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
7. Remove the support and lower the vehicle.