Rear wheel bearing (Freelander 2)

Special tool

204-528/2 Remover/Installer, Bushing	205-725 Remover/Installer, Wheel Hub	205-726 Remover/Installer, Wheel Hub Bearing
205-728 Remover/Installer, Wheel Hub	205-802/5 Remover, Wheel Hub/Bearing

Removal

1. Raise the vehicle.

WARNING: Ensure that the vehicle is supported securely.

2. Remove the wheel. Refer to the procedure: Wheel and Tire (204-04 Wheels and Tires, Removal and Installation).

3. Remove the steering knuckle. Refer to procedure: Wheel Knuckle (204-02 Rear Suspension, Removal and Installation).

• Place the steering knuckle assembly in a vice so that it rests on the special tool. Special Tool(s): 205-802/5
• Press the drive flange out of the steering knuckle using the special tool. Special tool(s): 205-725

NOTE: Bearing damage is inevitable during this operation.

NOTE: The inner bearing race will remain on the drive flange.

• Compress the halves of a suitable bearing retainer around the inner bearing race and place the drive flange in a vice.
• Using a special tool, press the drive flange out of the inner bearing race. Special tool(s): 205-725

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11. Remove the snap ring from the steering knuckle assembly.

• Place the steering knuckle assembly in a vice so that it rests on the special tool. Special Tool(s): 205-728
• Using the special tool, press the wheel bearing out of the steering knuckle. Special tool(s): 205-726

Installation

• Place the steering knuckle assembly in a vice so that it rests on the special tool. Special Tool(s): 204-528/2
• Using the special tool, press the new wheel bearing into the steering knuckle. Special Tool(s): 205-726

CAUTION: One side of the bearing is magnetized. The magnetized side can be identified by its matte black finish. The magnetic side should face the inside of the vehicle. Make sure the magnetic side is clean before installing the bearing. Use extreme caution when handling the bearing.

2. Install the snap ring onto the steering knuckle assembly.

• Place the steering knuckle assembly in a vice so that it rests on the special tool. Special Tool(s): 205-726
• Press the drive flange into the steering knuckle using the special tool.Special tool(s): 205-725

4. Clean the backing plate and apply grease to the surfaces that contact the brake pads.

WARNING: Do not use compressed air to clean brake components. Dust from friction materials is harmful if inhaled.

5. Clean the regulator and set the regulator to its minimum length.

• Install the secondary brake shoe.
• Install the spring clip and pin.

• Install the adjusting plate and spring.
• Install the primary brake shoe.
• Install the tension spring.
• Install the spring clip and pin.

CAUTION: Make sure the return spring and adjusting spring are properly installed on the primary shoe.

CAUTION: Do not overstretch the brake shoe spring.

8. Install the brake shoe adjuster.

CAUTION: Do not overstretch the brake shoe spring.

9. Install the steering knuckle. Refer to procedure: Wheel Knuckle (204-02 Rear Suspension, Removal and Installation).

10. Adjust the parking brake. Refer to the procedure: Adjusting the Parking Brake Cable (206-05 Parking Brake and Parking Brake Actuator, General Procedures).

11. Install the wheel and tire. Refer to procedure: Wheel and Tire (204-04 Wheels and Tires, Removal and Installation).