Rear Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement (Drum Brake)

Special Tools

EN 45059 Torque Angle Sensor Kit

For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.

Removal Procedure

1. 1
   Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
2. 2
   Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
3. 3
   Remove the brake drum. Refer to Brake Drum Replacement.

   

4. 4
   Remove the plug from the drum brake actuator access hole in the backing plate. Using the access hole, install a heavy mechanic wire (1) in order to support the brake backing plate.

   

5. 5
   Remove the wheel speed sensor bolt (2).
6. 6
   Remove the wheel speed sensor (1).

   

7. 7
   Remove the wheel bearing/hub mounting bolts (1).

   

8. 8
   Remove the wheel bearing/hub assembly (1) from the rear axle assembly and brake backing plate.

Installation Procedure

1. Install the wheel bearing/hub assembly (1) to the brake backing plate and the rear axle assembly.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

Note: Tighten the bolts evenly, in a cross-pattern.

1. 1
   Install the wheel bearing/hub mounting bolts (1) and tighten to 50 N·m + 40° , using the EN 45059 kit.

   

2. 2
   Install the wheel speed sensor (1).
3. 3
   Install the wheel speed sensor bolt (2) and tighten to 6 N·m.
4. 4
   Remove the support (1) from the brake backing plate.
5. 5
   Install the plug to the drum brake actuator access hole in the backing plate.
6. 6
   Install the brake drum. Refer to Brake Drum Replacement.
7. 7
   Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
8. 8
   Remove the support and lower the vehicle.