Rear Hub Bearing Unit Replacement

Rear Hub Bearing Unit Replacement

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1. Raise and support the vehicle Service and Repair.

2. Remove the wheel nuts and the rear wheel.






3. Remove the hub cap (A). Pry up the stake (B), then remove the spindle nut (C).






4. Remove the brake drum Service and Repair.

5. Remove the hub bearing unit (A) from the spindle.





6. Check the hub bearing unit for damage and cracks.

7. Install the hub bearing unit in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:

- Tighten all mounting hardware to the specified torque.
- Use a new spindle nut and hub cap on reassembly.
- Before installing the spindle nut, apply a small amount of engine oil to the seating surface of the nut. After tightening, use a drift to stake the spindle nut shoulder against the spindle.
- Before installing the brake drum, clean the mating surfaces between the hub bearing unit and the inside of the brake drum.
- Before installing the wheel, clean the mating surfaces between the brake drum and the inside of the wheel.