Apply the hand brake and loosen the rear wheel lug nuts.
Raise and support the rear of the vehicle with jackstands. Remove the rear
wheel assemblies.
If equipped with rear disc brakes, remove the caliper and support it on
a wire.
Using a small prybar, remove the rear wheel grease cap.
Using a hammer and a punch, flatten the lock washer and loosen the axle
nut. Remove the lock washer and the thrust plate.
When removing the drum or disc, be careful not to drop the inner race from
the outer bearing.
Using a gear puller, remove the spacer and the inner race of the inner bearing.
Using a brass drift and a hammer, drive the outer race of the inner bearing
(with the oil seal) from the drum or disc.
Using a brass drift and a hammer, drive the outer race of the outer bearing
from the drum or disc.
Clean and inspect the parts for damage, wear and/or corrosion; replace the
parts, if necessary.
To install:
Using the Bearing Installation tool No. 925220000 or equivalent, press the
outer race of the inner bearing into the drum or disc until it seats against
the shoulder.
NOTE: When pressing the bearing, be sure not to exceed
the load to the bearing, so as not to damage it.
Apply a small amount of grease to the oil seal lips, then install the oil
seal until it is flush with the drum or disc.
Using the Bearing Installation tool No. 921130000 or equivalent, press the
outer race of the outer bearing into the drum or disc until it seats against
the shoulder.
Apply approximately 1⁄8 oz.
(3.5 g) of wheel bearing grease to the inner and the outer bearings. Fill
the disc or drum hub with 1 oz. (28 g) of wheel bearing grease.
Install a new spacer O-ring, the spacer and the inner race of the inner
bearing onto the trailing arm spindle.
NOTE: When installing the spacer, be sure to face the stepped
surface toward the bearing. Use a new thrust plate and lock washer.
To complete the installation, reverse the remaining removal procedures.
Adjust the wheel bearing.
