Caravan AWD V6-201 3.3L (1991)
Wheel Bearing: Service and Repair
Rear
The rear wheel bearings used in the All Wheel Drive system are similar to the bearings used in the front wheels. The bearings are permanently sealed
and require no maintenance. The bearing and hub are serviced as an assembly. Defective or damaged rear wheel bearings produce a vibration or growl
noise. The noise will continue after the transmission is shifted to NEUTRAL and the vehicle is coasting. To tell the difference between rear wheel
bearing noise and differential gear noise, road test the vehicle on a smooth road. With traffic permitting, swerve the vehicle sharply right-to-left. If the
noise is caused by a rear wheel bearing, it will usually increase in loudness when the vehicle is swerved.
REMOVAL
1. Raise vehicle on hoist.
2. Remove wheel and tire assembly.
WARNING: DUST INSIDE OF BRAKE DRUM MAY CONTAIN ASBESTOS FIBERS. BREATHING ASBESTOS FIBERS CAN CAUSE
SERIOUS BODILY HARM, SUCH AS ASBESTOSIS OR CANCER. EXTREME CARE SHOULD BE TAKEN WHILE SERVICING
BRAKE ASSEMBLIES OR COMPONENTS.
3. Remove brake drum.
4. Remove cotter pin, nut lock, spring washer and hub nut.
