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Rear Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement Domestic

Removal Procedure

  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  2. Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  3. Remove the rear rotor. Refer to Rear Brake Rotor Replacement in Disc Brakes.

  4. Object Number: 380462  Size: SH
  5. Remove and DISCARD the wheel bearing/hub bolts.
  6. Remove the wheel bearing/hub.

  7. Object Number: 230412  Size: SH
  8. Remove the wheel speed sensor electrical connector (2).

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 230412  Size: SH
  1. Install the wheel speed sensor electrical connector (2).

  2. Object Number: 380462  Size: SH
  3. Install the wheel bearing/hub.
  4. 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.

    Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  5. Install the NEW wheel bearing/hub bolts.
  6. Tighten
    Tighten the NEW wheel bearing/hub bolts to 85 N·m (63 lb ft).

  7. Install the rear rotor. Refer to Rear Brake Rotor Replacement in Disc Brakes.
  8. Install the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  9. Lower the vehicle.

Rear Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement Export

Removal Procedure

  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  2. Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  3. Disconnect the wheel speed sensor electrical connector.
  4. Remove the brake caliper bracket with the brake caliper. Refer to Rear Brake Rotor Replacement in Disc Brakes.
  5. Remove the brake rotor.
  6. Loosen the park brake cable bracket bolts. Do NOT remove the park brake cable bracket bolts. Refer to Park Brake Cable Mounting Bracket Replacement in Park Brake.

  7. Object Number: 357696  Size: SH
  8. Remove and DISCARD the wheel bearing/hub bolts.
  9. Remove the wheel bearing/hub.

  10. Object Number: 230412  Size: SH
  11. Remove the wheel speed sensor electrical connector (2).

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 230412  Size: SH
  1. Install the wheel speed sensor electrical connector (2).

  2. Object Number: 357696  Size: SH
  3. Install the wheel bearing/hub.
  4. 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.

    Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  5. Install the NEW wheel bearing/hub bolts.
  6. Tighten
    Tighten the NEW wheel bearing/hub bolts to 85 N·m (63 lb ft).

  7. Tighten the park brake cable bracket bolts. Refer to Park Brake Cable Mounting Bracket Replacement in Park Brake.
  8. Install the brake rotor.
  9. Install the brake caliper bracket with the brake caliper. Refer to Front Brake Rotor Replacement in Disc Brakes.
  10. Install the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  11. Lower the vehicle.