Rear Wheel Bearings

GENERAL INFORMATION

Bearings are replaced only together with the hub. Replacement

PROCEDURE

1. To remove the hub, raise the rear of the vehicle and support it on stands.

2. Remove the wheel.

3. On vehicles with rear disc brakes, remove the disc and caliper without disconnecting the hose.

4. On vehicles with rear drum brakes, remove the drum.

5. Remove the hub cap and cotter pin from the axle nut.

6. Loosen the hub nut.

7. Remove the nut, washer, and hub.

8. Clean the axle and install the new hub with bearing.

9. Install the washer and thread on the nut (replace the washer and nut).

10. On vehicles with drum brakes, install the drum.

11. On vehicles with disc brakes, install the disc and caliper.

12. Tighten the nut to the specified torque.

13. Check that the hub rotates freely. Install a new cotter pin in the nut and press on the cap.

14. Install the wheel and lower the vehicle.