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Chrysler Repair - Rear bearing: 2000 Sebring convertible
Expert: Roland Finston - 11/1/2009
Question
How do I replace a rear wheel bearing. I can't find the steps anywhere.
Answer
Hi Nrian,
The rear bearing and hub are sold as a unit, and supposedly they are permanently lubricated. So if the bearing is rough you will have to replace the whole unit which is simply mounted on the spindle by a nut. You might try using some wheel bearing grease on it if it doesn't already sound rough (makes a roaring sound or feels uneven as you turn it by hand).
To get it off you have to lift the wheel and remove it and then the brake drum (after removing some 'clips' which aren't shown so I am not sure what that means) by pulling the drum straight off the studs. If you have disc brakes on the rear then I need to tell you more about removing the brake caliper and rotor, so let me know.
Then remove the dust cap of the hub by careful prying on the ridge, and then remove the nut which will then allow you to pull the hub/bearing assembly off the spindle. Replacement is the reverse. Once you have it off, it you think it just needs grease, then work wheel bearing grease into the bearings. The manual recommends also using a new nut, and that you torque it to 185 foot-pounds. Tap on the dust cap with a soft faced mallet as you press that back in place.
Then reassemble the brakes, put on the tire, torque the wheel nuts to 95 foot-pounds.
Roland
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