1. Park your car on a level surface and apply the parking brake.
2. Loosen the lug nuts on the rear wheel affected by the faulty wheel bearing, but don't remove them completely.
3. Jack up your car using the floor jack and place the jack stands under the car's frame, ensuring that the car is securely lifted.
4. Remove the lug nuts and take off the rear wheel.
5. Remove the brake caliper by unbolting the two bolts holding it in place. Suspend the caliper using a wire hanger or rope to prevent it from hanging and damaging the brake line.
6. Unbolt the wheel speed sensor from the hub and remove it from the knuckle.
7. Remove the axle nut using a socket wrench. This might require a breaker bar if the axle nut is tight.
8. Separate the wheel hub and the knuckle using a pry bar. Be careful not to damage the knuckle.
9. Remove the old bearing from the wheel hub by knocking it out with a hammer and chisel. Be cautious not to damage the hub or bearing surface.
10. Clean the hub surface thoroughly and apply a thin coat of grease to it.
11. Press the new bearing into place using a bearing race installer or a deep socket and a hammer. Make sure the bearing is seated properly.
12. Reinstall the axle nut and tighten it to the specified torque.
13. Reattach the wheel speed sensor and reconnect the electrical connector.
14. Reinstall the brake caliper and tighten the bolts.
15. Put the wheel back on and carefully tighten the lug nuts in a star pattern.
16. Lower the car by removing the jack stands and floor jack.
17. Tighten the lug nuts to the specified torque using a torque wrench.
Test drive your car to ensure the wheel bearing replacement has eliminated any abnormal noise or vibration.
