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Rear Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement All Wheel Drive

Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the rear knuckle. Refer to Knuckle Replacement.

  2. Object Number: 2010365  Size: SH
  3. Remove the wheel bearing dust deflector (1).

  4. Object Number: 2010368  Size: SH
  5. Remove the 4 bolts (1, 2, 3, 4).
  6. Remove the wheel bearing and hub assembly from the knuckle.

Installation Procedure

  1. Ensure the brake shield is on the knuckle.
  2. Install the wheel bearing and hub assembly to the knuckle.
  3. Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 2010368  Size: SH
  4. Install the 4 bolts (1, 2, 3, 4) to the knuckle and tighten to 56 N·m (41 lb ft).

  5. Object Number: 2010378  Size: SH
  6. Align the hole (1) for the rear wheel speed sensor in a NEW dust deflector with the hole in the knuckle.
  7. Use a hydraulic press and press tools, or use a hammer and a piece of flat steel stock, in order to install a NEW dust deflector.
  8. Install the rear knuckle. Refer to Knuckle Replacement.

Rear Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement GT

Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the rear brake rotor. Refer to Rear Brake Rotor Replacement.
  2. Disconnect the rear wheel speed sensor connector from the sensor.
  3. Position the sensor harness to the side.

  4. Use mechanics wire in order to support the park brake assembly.

  5. Object Number: 2008572  Size: SH
  6. Remove the 4 bolts (1, 2, 3, 4) and the rear wheel bearing and hub assembly.

Installation Procedure

    Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 2008572  Size: SH
  1. Install the rear wheel bearing and hub assembly with the 4 bolts (1, 2, 3, 4) and tighten to 56 N·m (41 lb ft).
  2. Remove the mechanics wire.
  3. Connect the the rear wheel speed sensor connector.
  4. Install the rear brake rotor. Refer to Rear Brake Rotor Replacement.

Rear Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement Except All Wheel Drive and GT

Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the rear brake rotor. Refer to Rear Brake Rotor Replacement.
  2. Disconnect the rear wheel speed sensor electrical connector from the sensor.
  3. Position the sensor harness to the side.


    Object Number: 2010385  Size: SH
  4. Remove the 4 bolts (1, 2, 3, 4) and the rear wheel bearing and hub assembly.

Installation Procedure

    Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 2010385  Size: SH
  1. Install the rear wheel bearing and hub assembly with the 4 bolts (1, 2, 3, 4). Tighten the bolts to 100 N·m (74 lb ft).
  2. Connect the rear wheel speed sensor connector.
  3. Install the rear brake rotor. Refer to Rear Brake Rotor Replacement.