Wheel Bearing: Service and Repair

REAR WHEEL BEARING/ HUB

REMOVAL PROCEDURE

- Tools Required
- J 42188 Ball Joint Separator





1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lift Points.
2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Wheels, Tires and Alignment.
3. Disconnect the wheel speed sensor electrical connector.
4. Disconnect the Real Time Dampening (RTD) position sensor link, if equipped.
5. Remove the brake caliper and rotor. Refer to Brake Caliper Replacement - Rear and Brake Rotor Replacement - Rear in Disc Brakes.
6. Remove the shock absorber solenoid electrical connector, if equipped.
7. Separate the outer tie rod end from the suspension knuckle. Refer to Tie Rod Replacement (Outer End).





8. Remove the spindle nut retainer, the spindle nut and the washer. Refer to Wheel Drive Shafts Replacement in Wheel Drive Shafts.





9. Separate the upper control arm (1) from the suspension knuckle. Refer to Rear Axle Upper Control Arm Replacement.
10. Separate the suspension knuckle from the lower control arm ball joint stud (4). Refer to Rear Axle Lower Control Arm Replacement.
11. Remove the suspension knuckle from the vehicle.





12. Remove the wheel hub mounting bolts.
13. Remove the hub and bearing assembly from the suspension knuckle.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

NOTICE: The Front and Rear Wheel Hub/Wheel Speed Sensors are not interchangeable. When you are replacing a Wheel Hub/Wheel Speed Sensor be sure to use the correct Wheel Hub/Wheel Speed Sensor part number. Do not mount the Rear Wheel Hub/Wheel Speed Sensor in the front steering knuckle. The Rear Wheel Hub/Wheel Speed Sensor features a splined hole through the center of the bearing which mates to the drive axle. The Rear Wheel Hub/Wheel Speed Sensor requires the support of the drive axle and the drive axle nut clamped joint to properly carry the vehicle loads. Mounting the Rear Wheel Hub/Wheel Speed Sensor in the front steering knuckle can cause bearing failure and possible damage to the vehicle.





1. Install the wheel hub and bearing assembly to the suspension knuckle.
2. Install the wheel hub mounting bolts.

NOTICE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

- Tighten the wheel hub mounting bolts to 130 Nm (96 ft. lbs.).





3. Install the suspension knuckle to the upper control arm (1). Refer to Rear Axle Upper Control Arm Replacement.
4. Install the suspension knuckle (2) to the lower control arm ball stud (4). Refer to Rear Axle Lower Control Arm Replacement





5. Install the spindle nut, washer and retainer. Refer to Wheel Drive Shafts Replacement in Wheel Drive Shafts.





6. Install the outer tie rod end stud to the suspension knuckle. Refer to Tie Rod Replacement (Outer End).
7. Install the brake rotor and caliper. Refer to Brake Rotor Replacement - Rear and Brake Caliper Replacement - Rear in Disc Brakes.
8. Connect the wheel speed sensor electrical connector.
9. Install the shock absorber solenoid electrical connector, if equipped.
10. Connect the real time dampening position sensor link, if equipped.
11. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Wheels, Tires and Alignment.
12. Lower the vehicle.