Rear axle bearing problem on 2002 jeep grand cherokee, changed twice, problem returns

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Removal

1. Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Remove the wheel and tire assembly.
3. Remove the brake caliper, caliper anchor, rotor and ABS wheel speed sensor.
4. Remove the cotter pin, nut retainer and axle hub nut.
5. Remove the hub/bearing mounting bolts from the back of the steering knuckle. Remove hub/bearing from the steering knuckle and off the axle shaft.

Installation

1. Install the hub/bearing to the knuckle.
2. Install the hub/bearing-to-knuckle bolts and tighten to specification.
3. Install the hub washer and nut. Tighten the hub nut to specification. Install the nut retainer and a new cotter pin.
4. Install the brake rotor, caliper anchor, caliper and ABS wheel speed sensor.
5. Install the wheel and tire assembly.
6. Remove the support and lower the vehicle.

The axle bearing is bad. Axle must be pulled out and pressed off and replaced. Please rate my answer so I am rewarded points for it.

No.....after removing the brake caliper and rotor, Unbolt the axle retainer plate from the axle tube flange. You need a slide hammer to pull the axle out.

If your familiar with this repair there are no tricks. It involves removing the rear differential cover, removing the spider gear lock pin and retainer clip from the axle shaft before removing the axle shaft from the Jeep.

Check where the seal rides on the axle. If any grove at all get a product called axle saver and install will move location of seal and bearing.

1. Remove or disconnect the following:
   
   Rear wheel Brake caliper and rotor, if equipped Brake drum, if equipped Axle retainer nuts Axle shaft, seal and bearing assembly
   
2. Split the bearing retainer with a chisel and remove the retainer ring.
3. Press the bearing off the axle shaft.
4. Remove the axle seal and retaining plate.

Fig. Rear axle seal and bearing components-2002-05 exc. 2005 Grand Cherokee Hope this helps, please dont forget to rate my solution.



Lefty64

Yes you do.It would be a good idea to replace the bearing and the seal at the same time.Reason being is that 9 times out of 10 the bearing gets damaged in the proccess of being pressed off.

Front wheel bearings can be done at home rear wheel bearings will require a hydraulic press and an axle puller. Either job can be difficult depending on amount of rust and availability of tools. The front wheel bearings are an assembly and once the jeep is up on jack stands, with the tires, brake calipers, and rotors removed, it is only a matter of removing the axle nut and 3 bolts (which can be difficult depending on rust) holding in the old bearing assembly