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How do you Replace rear wheel hub assembly 2002 neon?

How to Replace a Rear Wheel Hub Assembly on a 2002 Neon

1. Park your car in a safe location and turn off the engine.

* Set the parking brake and chock the wheels to prevent the car from rolling.

2. Loosen the lug nuts on the rear wheel that has the damaged hub assembly.

* Do not remove the lug nuts completely at this point.

3. Jack up the rear of the car until the tire is off the ground.

* Use a jack stand to support the car's weight and lower the jack.

4. Remove the lug nuts and take off the wheel.

5. Remove the brake caliper brackets (2) bolts 13mm.

- Support caliper with some wire so it is not hanging by brake line.

6. Remove brake rotor using penetrating oil to remove rotor. Remove caliper using Allen key to slide back guide pins for caliper and unhook emergency brake line with flat head screwdriver, remove the two caliper hold down bolts (15mm hex head)

7. Remove bolts (4) to release hub assembly to axle

8. Install new hub by loosely installing all 4 nuts before completely tightening. Once completely fastened reinstall your tire in reverse order you have disassembled.