Special Tools
J 45059 Torque Angle Meter
Removal Procedure
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to
Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
- 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.
- Remove the rear brake drum, if equipped. Refer to
Brake Drum Replacement.
- Remove the rear brake rotor, if equipped. Refer to
Rear Brake Rotor Replacement.
- Remove the wheel bearing/hub mounting nuts (1) from the wheel bearing/hub assembly (3).
- Remove the wheel bearing/hub assembly (3) from the trailing arm and brake backing plate (2).
- Disconnect the wheel speed sensor electrical connector (1) from the wheel bearing/hub assembly (2).
Installation Procedure
- Reconnect the wheel speed sensor electrical connector (1) to the wheel bearing/hub assembly (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.
- 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.
- Install the rear brake drum, if equipped. Refer to
Brake Drum Replacement.
- Install the rear brake rotor, if equipped. Refer to
Rear Brake Rotor Replacement.
- Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to
Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
- Remove the support and lower the vehicle.