With Rear Disc Brakes

1. Remove rear hub and bearing as outlined under Transmission and Drivetrain/ Drive Axles, Bearings and Joints/ Rear Hub & Bearing Replacement.

ABS Speed Sensor Location. Rear Drum Brakes:

ABS Speed Sensor Location. Rear Disc Brakes:

2. On models equipped with ABS, remove the retaining bolt, then the speed sensor. If speed sensor is seized, do not use pliers to remove. Gently tap on mounting ear with a suitable punch and hammer to loosen sensor.
3. Remove disc brake adapter plate mounting bolts, then without disconnecting brake fluid hose, position and support assembly aside. Do not allow assembly to hang from the brake fluid hose.
4. On all models, loosen but do not remove spindle knuckle to strut clevis nuts. The spindle knuckle to strut clevis bolts are serrated for a tight fit into the knuckle. Do not turn bolt when loosening. Turn nut only, or damage to knuckle or bolt will occur.

Tension Strut Removal:

5. Remove lateral link to knuckle bolt, then using a suitable adjustable wrench to prevent tension strut from turning, remove tension strut nut, washer and bushing.
6. Remove spindle knuckle to strut clevis bolts that were previously loosened, then pull spindle knuckle straight out of strut and rotate off tension strut.
7. Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
a. Tighten bolts and nuts to specifications.
b. When tightening spindle knuckle to strut clevis bolts, do not turn bolts. Tighten by turning nuts only.
c. The lateral link to spindle knuckle bolt must be installed with head of bolt towards front of vehicle.
d. Lateral link bolts must be tightened to specifications with suspension supporting vehicle weight.

Tension Strut Bushings:

e. Refer to image when installing tension strut retainer washers and bushings.
f. Check and adjust rear wheel alignment as outlined under Steering and Suspension / Alignment / Adjustments.