Tools Required

J 45859 Axle Remover

Notice: When lifting the vehicle do not allow the jack to touch the rear steering gear. If the jack touches the rear steering gear you may damage the gear or the rack and pinion boots. If the boots are damaged replace the rack and pinion boot.

1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
2. Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
3. Remove the outer tie rod from the steering knuckle. Refer to Rear Wheel Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement .
4. Remove the brake rotor. Refer to Rear Brake Rotor Replacement in Disc Brakes.



5. Remove the axle nut dust cover (4).
6. Remove the cotter pin (2) and retainer (3) from the wheel drive shaft nut.
7. Remove the wheel drive shaft retaining nut.



8. Remove the wheel hub and bearing retaining bolts.



9. Separate the wheel drive shaft from the wheel hub and bearing using aJ 45859 (2) or equivalent.



10. Remove the wheel hub and bearing (1) from the vehicle.

1. Install the wheel hub and bearing (3) to the vehicle.



2. Install the wheel hub and bearing retaining bolts.

Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 140 N·m (103 lb ft).





Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

3. Install the wheel drive shaft retaining nut.

Tighten
Tighten the nut to 250 N·m (184 lb ft).

4. Install the retainer (3) and cotter pin (2) to the wheel drive shaft nut.
5. Install the dust cap (4).
6. Install the outer tie rod to the steering knuckle. Refer to Rear Wheel Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement .
7. Install the brake rotor. Refer to Rear Brake Rotor Replacement in Disc Brakes.
8. Install the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
9. Lower the vehicle.