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Rear Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement FE7


Object Number: 1664677 Size: SF

Callout

Component Name

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

Fastener Tightening Specifications: Refer to Fastener Tightening Specifications .

Preliminary Procedures

  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  2. Remove the rear tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  3. Remove the rear brake rotor. Refer to Rear Brake Rotor Replacement .
  4. Remove the ABS sensor. Refer to Rear Wheel Speed Sensor Replacement .
  5. Remove the wheel speed sensor ring. Refer to Rear Wheel Speed Sensor Ring Replacement .

1

Rear Wheel Hub/Bearing Bolt (Qty: 4)

Tip
Disconnect the park brake cable from the backing plate.

Tighten
152 N·m (112 lb ft)

2

Backing Plate

Tip
Pull the backing plate from the control arm to remove.

3

Rear Wheel Bearing Nut

Tighten
200 N·m (147 lb ft)

4

Rear Wheel Bearing Washer

Tip
Remove the washer from the hub.

5

Rear Wheel Hub

Tip
Remove the hub from the bearing.

6

Rear Wheel Bearing

Tip
Press the wheel bearing out the rear of the backing plate.

Rear Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement FE1, FE3

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. Remove the brake rotor. Refer to Rear Brake Rotor Replacement .

    4. Object Number: 293367 Size: SH
  4. Disconnect the ABS sensor wire connector.

    5. Object Number: 105034 Size: SH
  5. Remove the wheel bearing/hub bolts.
  6. Remove the wheel bearing/hub and brake shield.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 105034 Size: SH
  1. Clean the lower control arm face and bore before installing the wheel bearing and hub.
  2. Install the wheel bearing and hub and brake shield to the lower control arm.

    3. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  3. Install the wheel bearing and hub retaining bolts.

    4. Tighten
    Tighten the wheel bearing and hub retaining bolts to 68 N·m (50 lb ft).

  4. Install the brake rotor. Refer to Rear Brake Rotor Replacement .

    5. Object Number: 293367 Size: SH
  5. Install the ABS sensor wire connector.
  6. Install the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  7. Lower the vehicle.