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Rear Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement Independent Rear Suspension

Removal Procedure

  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. Object Number: 809968  Size: SH
  6. Remove the wheel bearing/hub assembly knuckle bolts (1).

  7. Object Number: 809973  Size: SH
  8. Remove the wheel bearing/hub assembly (1) from the knuckle (2).

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 809973  Size: SH
  1. Install the wheel bearing/hub assembly (1) on to the knuckle (2).
  2. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 809968  Size: SH
  3. Install the bolts (1) into the wheel bearing/hub assembly.
  4. Tighten
    Tighten the wheel bearing/hub bolts to 130 N·m (96 lb ft).

  5. Install the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  6. Lower the vehicle.

Rear Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement Without Independent RearSuspension

Removal Procedure

    Important: Five lug pattern hub shown will work on vehicles with six lug pattern.

  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 brake caliper. Refer to Rear Brake Caliper Replacement in Disc Brakes.

  4. Object Number: 1596606  Size: SH
  5. Remove and DISCARD the wheel bearing/hub bolts.
  6. Remove the wheel bearing/hub.
  7. Disconnect the wheel speed sensor electrical connector.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1596606  Size: SH
  1. Connect the wheel speed sensor electrical connector.
  2. Install the wheel bearing/hub.
  3. 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.

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

  6. Install the brake caliper. Refer to Rear Brake Caliper Replacement in Disc Brakes.
  7. Install the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  8. Lower the vehicle.