Metro L3-061 1.0L VIN 6 TBI (1998)
Wheel Bearing: Service and Repair
Rear
REAR HUB AND/OR BEARINGS
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Tools Required:
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J 34842 Rear Wheel Bearing Installer
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J 7079-2 Driver Handle
REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Remove the rear tire and wheel assembly. Refer to WHEEL REMOVAL.
3. On wheel hub equipped vehicles, remove the two recessed screws and the brake drum (3) from the wheel hub (2).
4. Remove the spindle nut dust cap. Use a flat-bladed tool in order to pry off the cap.
NOTICE: If bearings are found to be defective on vehicles equipped with a wheel hub, replace the wheel hub and bearings as an assembly. The
wheel hub and bearing are not serviceable.
5. Unstake and remove the spindle nut (10) and the washer (9). On-non wheel hub equipped vehicles, tap gently on the brake drum/hub assembly (6)
with a hammer in order to break loose and remove the brake drum/hub assembly from the spindle.
