Speical Tools

J 45859 Axle Shaft Remover/Installer

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.
3. Remove the rear wheel speed sensor. Refer to Rear Wheel Speed Sensor Replacement.
4. Separate the wheel drive shaft from the wheel bearing/hub assembly. Refer to Rear Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement.
5. Remove the rear brake rotor from the wheel bearing/hub assembly. Refer to Rear Brake Rotor Replacement.




Caution: Avoid tool contact to the outer constant velocity boot when removing the wheel bearing mounting bolts. Failure to observe this caution may result in damage to the CV boot.

Note: When removing the wheel bearing/hub mounting bolts, it maybe necessary to push the outer CV joint in to gain enough clearance to remove the mounting bolts.

6. Remove the mounting bolts (1)  for the wheel bearing/hub assembly.



7. Using the J 45859 remover/installer , remove the wheel bearing/hub assembly (1)  from the knuckle.
8. Remove the J 45859 remover/installer fromm the wheel bearing/hub assembly

1. Position the rear wheel bearing/hub (1) assembly in the knuckle.
2. Insert the wheel drive axle into the wheel bearing/hub assembly.



3. Hand tighten the wheel bearing/hub assembly mounting bolts (1).

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

4. Tighten the wheel bearing/hub bolts to 140 N·m (103 lb ft).
5. Install the rear brake rotor. Refer to Rear Brake Rotor Replacement.
6. Install the wheel drive shaft nut. Refer to Rear Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement.
7. Install the rear wheel speed sensor. Refer to Rear Wheel Speed Sensor Replacement.
8. Install the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
9. Remove the support and lower the vehicle.