Procerure to replace wheel bearing assy 2004 nissan altima 4cyl

SOURCE: how do you change rear wheel bearing on a 2004 nissan sentra

Yes it is as easy as it looks. If you had the tire off and figured out that it looks easy, you shouldn't have much problem.

SOURCE: nissan sentra gxe 03 rear wheel hub bearing problem

Easy job ! just rem to get a gear puller for the antilock gear and install same as came off old one Parts around 100$ each apx 1/2 hr each side

Mike Butler

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• Posted on Apr 05, 2009

SOURCE: wheel bearing assembly 2004 dodge ram 1500

Hub & bearing should be one assy, is that what your looking at?
3 bolts behind hub, to remove, done?

SOURCE: rear wheel bearing

SECTION 205-02B: Rear Drive Axle/Differential — Ford 8.8-Inch Ring Gear 2003 Mustang Workshop Manual IN-VEHICLE REPAIR Axle Shaft Removal

1. Raise and support the vehicle. For additional information, refer to Section 100-02 .

1. Remove the wheel and tire assembly. For additional information, refer to Section 204-04 .

1. Remove the rear brake disc (2C026). For additional information, refer to Section 206-04 .

1. Remove the differential housing cover (4033) and drain the lubricant. For additional information, refer to Differential Housing Cover in this section.

1. Remove the differential pinion shaft (4211).
   1. Remove the differential pinion shaft lock bolt (4241).
   1. Remove the differential pinion shaft.

1. CAUTION: Do not damage the rubber O-ring in the axle shaft groove.
   Remove the U-washer (4N237).
   1. Push the axle shafts (4234) inboard.
   1. Remove the U-washer.

1. CAUTION: Damage to the rear brake anti-lock sensor (2C190) may occur if it is not removed before the axle shaft.
   Carefully remove the rear brake anti-lock sensor. For additional information, refer to Section 206-09A .

1. CAUTION: Do not damage the wheel bearing oil seal.
   Remove the axle shaft.

1. Remove the axle shaft (4234). For additional information, refer to Axle Shaft in this section.

1. NOTE: If the wheel bearing oil seal is leaking, the axle housing vent may be plugged.
   Using the special tools, remove the rear wheel bearing and wheel bearing oil seal.

1. Lubricate the new rear wheel bearing with the specified lubricant.

1. Using the special tools, install the new rear wheel bearing.

1. Lubricate the lip of the new wheel bearing oil seal.
   • Use Premium Long-Life Grease XG-1-C or equivalent meeting Ford specification ESA-M1C75-B.

1. Using the special tools, install the new wheel bearing oil seal.

1. Install the axle shaft. For additional information, refer to Axle Shaft in this section.

1. Lubricate the lip of the wheel bearing oil seal
   • Use Premium Long-Life Grease XG-1-C or equivalent meeting Ford specification ESA-M1C75-B.

1. CAUTION: Do not damage the wheel bearing oil seal.
   Install the two axle shafts.

1. CAUTION: Do not damage the rubber O-ring in the axle shaft groove.
   Install the U-washer.
   1. Position the two U-washers on the button end of the axle shaft.
   1. Pull the axle shaft outward.

1. NOTE: If a new pinion shaft lock bolt is unavailable, coat the threads with Threadlock and Sealer EOAZ-19554-AA or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSK-M2G351-A5 prior to installation.
   Install the differential pinion shaft.
   1. Align the hole in the differential pinion shaft with the case lock bolt hole.
   1. Install a new differential pinion shaft lock bolt.

1. Install the differential housing cover and fill the rear axle with the specified lubrication. For additional information, refer to Differential Housing Cover in this section.

1. Install the rear brake anti-lock sensor. For additional information, refer to Section 206-09A .

1. Install the rear brakes. For additional information, refer to Section 206-04 .

1. Install the tire and wheel assembly. For additional information, refer to Section 204-04 .

1. Lower the vehicle.

SOURCE: Rear wheel bearing diagram

The bearing is pressed in so you will have to carry the hub to a machine shop to have the old bearing pressed out and the new bearing pressed in once you have the hub off the car.

Process to remove hub is as follows (from the 1990 Miata Service manual)

Remove rear wheel, rear wheel brake caliper assembly (suspend with a rope), and disc plate.

Check for rear hub play with a dial indicator, if excessive play either tighten the locknut or remove hub and replace bearing.

To remove bearing bend up the locknut stake and remove axle nut - torque is between 159 - 217 ft pounds.

Now remove the hub, retaining ring, rear wheel knuckle, wheel bearing (if loose), dust cover.

Replace with new parts, locknut, dust cover, knuckle bushings and hub bolts (if worn).

Take knuckle with wheel bearing to machine shop and have old bearing pressed out and new bearing pressed in.

Assembly is reverse of the above.

I have personally found that by the time I pay a machine shop to do the removal and reinstall of the bearing and take my time into account it is less expensive to pay a good shop to do this work for me.

DIY information at Miata.net