Wheel Bearing: Service and Repair

Fig. 7 Rear Axle Hub Replacement:

1. Remove brake caliper and position aside using suitable wire, then remove brake rotor, Fig. 7.
2. Using suitable dial indicator, measure bearing play in axial direction, maximum of .0020 inch should be indicated; if not as indicated, replace bearing.
3. Using suitable dial indicator, measure deviation at surface of axle hub outside hub bolt, maximum of .0028 inch should be indicated, if not as indicated, replace axle shaft and bearing.
4. Remove four rear axle hub attaching bolts, then remove axle hub and O-ring.
5. Do not disassemble rear axle shaft and bearing.
6. Using suitable tool, remove axle shaft from axle hub.
7. Remove bearing inner race (outside).
8. Reverse procedure to install.