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Wheel Bearing: Service and Repair
Rear

Wheel Bearing, Servicing

Wheel Bearing, Servicing
Wheel bearing/wheel hub, removing and installing

Removing
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Remove wheel.

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Remove securing bolts -arrows- from brake caliper housing while counter-holding on guide pins.

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Take off brake caliper housing and secure with wire so that the weight of the brake caliper does not stress or damage the brake hose.

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Remove brake pads.

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Take off disc brake.

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Remove bolts -arrows- for wheel bearing/wheel hub unit.

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Remove wheel bearing/wheel hub unit.

Installing
Install in reverse order.
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Install wheel and tighten.

Tightening torques:
Wheel bearing to rear axle, Refer to Axle/Hub Carrier, Service and Repair, Procedures, Rear Axle With Four Wheel Drive, Assembly Overview, See
item 3

Removing and Installing

Rear Wheel Bearing, Removing and Installing (Steel)

Special tools and equipment required

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