For 1990-2009 cars only
Removal Procedure
- Remove the rear tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
- Release the parking brake.
- Remove the spindle cap (1).
- Remove and discard the cotter pin (2).
- Remove the castellated nut (3).
- Remove the rear axle washer (4).
- Remove the brake drum and bearing assembly from the rear axle spindle.
- If you are replacing the wheel bearing, remove the bearing, race and oil seal. Refer to Rear Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement.
- If you are replacing the hub bolts, remove the hub bolts using a hammer (1). Discard the bolts.
Warning: Refer to Brake Dust Warning in the Preface section.
Installation Procedure
- If necessary, install the new hub bolts using a hammer.
- If necessary, install the bearing, race, and oil seal. Refer to Rear Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement.
- Install the rear brake drum and bearing assembly to the rear axle spindle.
- Install the rear axle washer to the spindle.
- Install the castellated nut (1) and tighten to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).
- Loosen the nut by 180 degrees and tighten to 2.5 N·m (22 lb in).
- Install a new cotter pin to the spindle.
- Install the spindle cap.
- Adjust the parking brake.
- Install the rear tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.
