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Rear Suspension|Page 5320 > < Wheel Bearing|Testing and Inspection
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Wheel Bearing: Service and Repair
Rear Suspension

 
Wheel Bearing/Hub Replacement - Rear
Removal Procedure

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
2. Remove the tire and wheel. 
3. Remove the brake rotor.
4. Disconnect the wheel bearing/hub electrical connector.

 

 

5. Remove the wheel bearing/hub retaining bolts.
6. Remove the wheel bearing/hub lower.
7. Remove the brake shield from the lower control arm.
8. Clean the control arm face and the bore before installing the hub and the bearing.

 
Installation Procedure

 

 

1. Install the brake shield and the wheel bearing/hub to the control arm.

 

2. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

 

Install the wheel bearing/hub retaining bolts.
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Tighten the wheel bearing/hub bolts to 70 Nm (52 ft. lbs.).

3. Connect the wheel/hub electrical connector.
4. Install the brake rotor.
5. Install the tire and wheel. 
6. Lower the vehicle.

Rear Suspension|Page 5320 > < Wheel Bearing|Testing and Inspection