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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 1221268  Size: SH
  1. Remove the rear tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  2. Caution: Refer to Brake Dust Caution in the Preface section.

  3. Release the parking brake.
  4. Remove the spindle cap (1).
  5. Remove and discard the cotter pin (2).
  6. Remove the castellated nut (3).
  7. Remove the rear axle washer (4).
  8. Remove the brake drum and bearing assembly from the rear axle spindle.

  9. Object Number: 1221269  Size: SH
  10. If you are replacing the wheel bearing, remove the bearing, race and oil seal. Refer to Rear Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement .
  11. If you are replacing the hub bolts, remove the hub bolts using a hammer (1). Discard the bolts.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1221272  Size: SH
  1. If necessary, install the new hub bolts using a hammer.
  2. If necessary, install the bearing, race, and oil seal. Refer to Rear Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement .
  3. Install the rear brake drum and bearing assembly to the rear axle spindle.
  4. Install the rear axle washer to the spindle.
  5. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1282382  Size: SH
  6. Install the castellated nut (1).
  7. Tighten
    Tighten the nut to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).

  8. Loosen the nut by 180 degrees.
  9. Tighten
    Tighten the nut to 2.5 N·m (22 lb in).

  10. Install a new cotter pin to the spindle.
  11. Install the spindle cap.
  12. Adjust the parking brake.
  13. Install the rear tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .