Tools Required

J 2222-C Wheel Bearing Nut Wrench

1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
3. Remove the brake caliper. Refer to Rear Brake Caliper Replacement in Disc Brakes.
4. Remove the axle shaft. Refer to Rear Axle Shaft and/or Gasket Replacement .



5. Remove the axle nut retaining ring.



6. Remove the key.



7. Remove the adjusting nut using the J 2222-C .



8. Remove the adjusting nut.



9. Remove the hub from the axle housing.
10. Remove the rotor, if necessary. Refer to Rear Brake Rotor Replacement in Disc Brakes.

1. Install the rotor, if necessary. Refer to Rear Brake Rotor Replacement in Disc Brakes.
2. Apply a light coat of high melting point EP bearing lubricant to the axle housing spindle.



3. Install the wheel hub to the axle housing.



4. Install the adjusting nut to the hub using the J 2222-C .
5. Adjust the wheel bearings. Refer to Wheel Bearing Adjustment .
6. Install the axle shaft. Refer to Rear Axle Shaft and/or Gasket Replacement .
7. Install the brake caliper. Refer to Rear Brake Caliper Replacement in Disc Brakes.
8. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
9. Inspect and add axle lubricant to the axle housing, if necessary. Refer to Lubricant Level Check .
10. Lower the vehicle.