Removal Procedure
- Block the front wheels.
- Raise the rear axle and place the jack stands under the frame rails. Ensure that the vehicle rear wheels are off the floor. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
- Release the parking brake.
- Remove the axle shafts. Refer to Rear Axle Shaft and/or Gasket Replacement .
- Remove the following rear wheel bearing components:
- Loosen the rear wheel bearing inner adjust nut.
| • | The outer adjust nut |
| • | The rear wheel bearing adjust nut lock |
Installation Procedure
- Rotate the rear tire and wheel assembly.
- Back off the rear wheel bearing inner adjust nut 1/6 to 1/4 turn.
- Install the rear wheel bearing adjust nut lock.
- Install the rear wheel bearing outer adjust nut.
- Bend one tang of the rear wheel bearing adjust nut lock over the flat of each rear wheel bearing adjust nut.
- Install the rear axle shafts. Refer to Rear Axle Shaft and/or Gasket Replacement .
- Lower the rear axle housing. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.
Tighten
Tighten the rear wheel bearing inner adjust nut to 68 N·m
(50 lb ft).
Important: Rotate the rear tire and wheel assembly while tightening the rear wheel bearing inner adjust nut in order to ensure proper seating of the rear wheel bearings.
Tighten
Tighten the rear wheel bearing outer adjust nut to 169 N·m
(125 lb ft).
