Wheel Hub: Service and Repair

REAR HUB/BEARING

Fig. 3 Rear Wheel Hub, Bearing & Spindle:

1. Remove rear wheel shaft assembly as outlined in REAR WHEEL SHAFT.
2. Remove wheel speed sensor.
3. Remove bolts securing brake caliper bracket to support knuckle, secure caliper aside, then remove brake rotor.
4. Remove hub and bearing retaining bolts, Fig. 3.
5. Remove cotter pin, wheel nut retainer, nut and washer from spindle.
6. Remove hub and bearing assembly.
7. Reverse procedure to install. Install spindle washer with flat portion against should of wheel spindle and with lip of washer facing spindle splines. Do not allow vehicle to rest on tires until after wheel spindle nut has been tightened to the specified torque.