Journey AWD V6-3.5L (2009)
Wheel Bearing: Service and Repair
Rear Hub and Bearing - Removal
ALL-WHEEL-DRIVE
NOTE: Before proceeding, See: Steering and Suspension/Suspension/Service Precautions/Vehicle Damage Warnings .
1. Raise and support the vehicle. See: Maintenance
2. Remove the wheel mounting nuts (3), then the tire and wheel assembly (1).
3. Remove the cotter pin (2) from the hub nut (3) on the end of the axle half shaft.
4. While a helper applies the brakes to keep the hub (1) from rotating, remove the hub nut (3) and washer (4) from the axle half shaft.
5. Tap the end of the half shaft inward, loosening it from the hub and bearing. This will also allow more room to access the hub and bearing
mounting bolts in a later step.
NOTE: In some cases, it may be necessary to retract the caliper piston in its bore a small amount in order to provide sufficient clearance
between the pads and the rotor to easily remove the caliper from the knuckle. This can usually be accomplished before removal by
grasping the inboard side of the caliper and pulling outward working with the guide pins, thus retracting the piston. Never push on
the piston directly as it may get damaged.
