Wheel Bearing/Hub Replacement - Rear

Wheel Bearing/Hub Replacement - Rear

Removal Procedure





1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly.
3. Disconnect the wheel speed sensor electrical connector.





4. Disconnect the real time damping (RTD) position sensor link, if equipped.
5. Remove the brake caliper and rotor.





6. Remove the shock absorber solenoid electrical connector, if equipped.
7. Separate the outer tie rod end from the suspension knuckle.
8. Remove the spindle nut retainer, the spindle nut and the washer.





9. Separate the upper control arm (1) from the suspension knuckle.
10. Separate the suspension knuckle from the lower control arm ball joint stud (4).
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.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

2. Install the wheel hub mounting bolts.
^ Tighten the wheel hub mounting bolts to 130 Nm (96 ft. lbs.).





3. Install the suspension knuckle to the upper control arm (1).
4. Install the suspension knuckle (2) to the lower control arm ball stud (4).
5. Install the spindle nut, washer and retainer.
6. Install the outer tie rod end stud to the suspension knuckle.
7. Install the brake rotor and caliper.





8. Connect the wheel speed sensor electrical connector.





9. Install the shock absorber solenoid electrical connector, if equipped.





10. Connect the real time damping position sensor link, if equipped.
11. Install the tire and wheel assembly.
12. Lower the vehicle.