For 1990-2009 cars only
Removal Procedure
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
- Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
- Remove the brake drum. Refer to Brake Drum Replacement in Drum Brakes.
- Remove the plug from the drum brake actuator access hole in the backing plate. Using the access hole, install a support (1) for the brake backing plate.
- Disconnect the electrical connector (2) from the wheel speed sensor, if equipped with ABS.
- Remove the wheel bearing/hub assembly mounting nuts (3).
- Remove the wheel bearing/hub assembly from the rear axle assembly and brake backing plate.
Installation Procedure
- Install the wheel bearing/hub assembly to the brake backing plate and the rear axle assembly.
- Install the wheel bearing/hub assembly mounting nuts (3) to the axle assembly. Tighten the nuts evenly, in a cross-pattern.
- Connect the electrical connector (2) to the wheel speed sensor, if equipped with ABS.
- Remove the support (1) from the brake backing plate.
- Install the plug to the drum brake actuator access hole in the backing plate.
- Install the brake drum. Refer to Brake Drum Replacement in Drum Brakes.
- Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
- Lower the vehicle.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.
Tighten
Tighten the nuts to 50 N·m (37 lb ft) + 30 degrees.
