How to Replace Rear Hub Assembly 02-06 Nissan Altima
Difficulty: Advanced · About 90 min · Nissan Altima
Replace the rear hub assembly on a 2002–06 Nissan Altima, releasing the parking brake shoes before removing the rotor and servicing the disc brakes afterward.
Tools you will need
- Floor jack
- Jack stands
- 21 mm socket
- 17 mm socket
- 19 mm socket
- Flat blade screwdriver
- Wire brush
- Bungee cord
- Torque wrench
Parts and supplies
- Rear hub assembly
- Brake hardware, as needed
Steps
Raise and remove the wheel
Loosen the lug nuts, raise and support the vehicle securely, then remove the wheel.
Remove caliper and brake rotor
Remove the caliper slider bolts and support the caliper so its hose is not strained. Remove the bracket, release the parking brake, and back off the shoe adjuster if the rotor binds.
Remove the old hub
Remove the four hub fasteners from behind the knuckle and pull the hub assembly out. Use a mallet carefully if corrosion holds it, avoiding damage to the backing plate.
Install the replacement hub
Clean the mounting surface and inspect the speed sensor and wiring. Seat the new hub squarely, install its fasteners, and tighten them to vehicle specification.
Reinstall the rotor and adjust parking brake
Clean the rotor and place it over the hub. Adjust the parking brake shoes for light, even contact, then refit the rotor retaining hardware and bracket.
Reinstall pads and caliper
Clean the pad clips and bracket, lubricate slide points sparingly, and compress the caliper piston with the proper tool. Install the pads and caliper, tightening fasteners to specification.
Reinstall wheel and check brakes
Mount the wheel and torque the lug nuts to specification. Pump the brake pedal until firm, check the parking brake operation, and test at low speed.
Check your vehicle’s repair manual for exact specifications and fit.