Rear

REAR WHEEL BEARINGS AND/OR HUB








Removal

1. Remove center cap from wheel.
2. Remove cotter pin, spindle nut and washer.
3. Raise vehicle.
4. Remove wheel and tire.
5. Remove brake caliper.
6. Remove brake rotor.
7. Disconnect tie rod end from the knuckle.
8. Disconnect transverse spring from the knuckle.
9. Scribe mark on cam bolt and mounting bracket so they can be realigned in the same position.
10. Remove cam bolt and separate spindle support rod from the mounting bracket.
11. Remove the trunnion straps at the side gear yoke shaft. Push out on the knuckle and separate axle shaft from the side gear yoke shaft. Remove the axle shaft from the vehicle.
12. Using J-34161 (Torx #45), remove the hub and bearing mounting bolts.
13. Remove hub and bearing from the vehicle and support the parking brake backing plate.



Installation

To install, reverse the removal procedures and include the following:

1. Inspect the spindle seal and replace if necessary.
2. Torque all bolts to specification.
3. Check and adjust rear suspension alignment as necessary.