Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Suzuki XL7. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to LIFTING AND JACKING THE VEHICLE .
Remove the rear tire and wheel assembly. Refer to REMOVAL PROCEDURE .
Remove the brake rotor. Refer to REAR BRAKE ROTOR REPLACEMENT .
Remove the wheel speed sensor. Refer to REAR WHEEL SPEED SENSOR REPLACEMENT .

Fig 1: Identifying Rear Wheel Driveshaft Nut
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If equipped with all wheel drive (AWD), remove the rear wheel driveshaft nut.
NOTE: The splash shield and park brake assembly are supported to the knuckle between the wheel bearing mounting bolts and the wheel bearing. Care should be taken to support these items while the wheel bearing is being replaced.

Fig 2: Identifying Wheel Bearing Bolts
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Remove the 4 wheel bearing bolts.

Fig 3: Removing Wheel Bearing From Knuckle
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Remove the wheel bearing from the knuckle.