Diesel Data: Automotive Repair

Rear

REAR WHEEL BEARING/HUB

REMOVAL PROCEDURE
The wheel bearing in the rear wheel hub is integrated into one unit. The hub is non-serviceable. If the hub and/or bearing is damaged, replace the complete hub and bearing assembly.

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Remove the tires and wheels. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Wheels, Tires and Alignment.
3. Remove the rear caliper and bracket. Refer to Brake Caliper Bracket Replacement - Rear in Disc Brakes.
4. Remove the brake rotor. Refer to Brake Rotor Replacement - Rear in Disc Brakes.
5. Remove the ABS harness and the electrical connector. Refer to Wheel Speed Sensor Jumper Harness Replacement (Rear) in Antilock Brakes.





6. Remove the rear wheel hub-to-knuckle bolts (2).





7. Remove the parking brake lever bracket (8).
8. Remove the parking brake actuator (6).

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE





1. Install the parking brake lever bracket (8).
2. Install the parking brake actuator (6).





3. Install the rear wheel hub (3) to the knuckle (1).

NOTICE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

4. Install new rear wheel hub-to-knuckle bolts (2).
^ Tighten the hub mounting bolts to 75 Nm (55 ft. lbs.).

5. Install the ABS harness and the electrical connector. Refer to Wheel Speed Sensor Jumper Harness Replacement (Rear) in Antilock Brakes.
6. Install the brake rotor. Refer to Brake Rotor Replacement - Rear in Disc Brakes.
7. Install the rear caliper and bracket. Refer to Brake Caliper Bracket Replacement - Rear in Disc Brakes.
8. Install the tires and wheels. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Wheels, Tires and Alignment.
9. Lower the vehicle.