The right rear wheel assembly what is the name of the part the tire bolts to and the break system is in?

removal of rear hub assembly, remove rear wheel, then put on jack stands, you will need to do this for both sides, with wheel and tire removed, you need to remove the rotor holding washers, once that is done, there is 4 bolts I think they are 17 mm, with a breaker bar, loosen the bolts, also disconnect the ABS system from the back of bearing, after all bolts are out, you need to use a hammer to lightly tap it to loosen it, to replace them just reverse the steps

if it is front wheel drive pulled the tire and hub assembly off should pop right out if it is rear wheel drive there are nuts and bolts holding it in really easy to do should be four on the front and four on the back in a rear wheel drive

• Air Suspension
• Front Suspension
• Rear Suspension
• • Coil Spring Rear Suspension
  • Coil Springs
  • Lower Ball Joint
  • Lower Control Arms
  • Shock Absorbers
  • Stabilizer Bar Sway Bar
  • Strut Macpherson Strut Assembly
  • Upper Control Arms
  • Wheel Bearings
• Specifications
• Wheel Alignment

• HOME
• REPAIR INFO
• 1999 LEXUS ES300 3.0L SFI DOHC 6CYL REPAIR GUIDE
• SUSPENSION
• REAR SUSPENSION
• COIL SPRING REAR SUSPENSION

Lexus Car ES, IS, LS 1998-06
Coil Spring Rear Suspension

• HUB & BEARINGS
• STABILIZER BAR
• STRUT & COIL SPRING

Print

Hub & Bearings

Adjustment
Check the backlash in bearing shaft direction and the axle hub deviation. Maximum for backlash should be 0.0020 in. (0.05mm) and for axle hub deviation 0.020 in. (0.05mm).

Fig. Checking wheel bearings for excessive play


NOTE The rear wheel bearings are non-adjustable. If the wheel bearing is out of specifications, replace the wheel bearing.
Removal & Installation

1. Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the Precautions section.
2. Raise and safely support the vehicle.
3. Remove or disconnect the following:
   
   Rear tire and wheel assembly Rear stabilizer link Rear axle shaft nut Rear disc brake caliper and disc Speed sensor Parking brake assembly at the wheel hub No. 1 and 2 upper control arm assembly No. 1 and 2 rear suspension arm assembly Toe control link Rear axle from hub assembly using a plastic hammer No. 2 rear wheel bearing dust deflector using a screwdriver 4 bolts and rear axle hub and bearing assembly from the axle carrier assembly
   

To install:

1. Install or connect the following:
   
   Hub on the carrier and tighten the bolts to 52 ft. lbs. (70 Nm) No. 2 rear wheel bearing dust deflector using a screwdriver Rear axle into hub assembly No. 1 and 2 upper control arm assembly. Torque the new nut to the No. 2 rear upper control arm to 52 ft. lbs. (70 Nm). Temporarily tighten the No. 1 arm bolt. No. 1 and 2 rear suspension arm assembly. Temporarily tighten. Toe control link. Torque new nut to 52 ft. lbs. (70 Nm). Rear stabilizer link. Torque to 20 ft. lbs. (27 Nm). Parking brake assembly at the wheel hub Rear speed sensor Rear axle shaft nut. Torque to 214 ft. Lbs. (290 Nm) and stake the nut with a chisel and hammer. Rear brake disc and disc brake caliper
   
2. Adjust the parking brake.
3. Stabilize the suspension as follows :
   1. Install the wheel(s).
   2. Lower the vehicle and bounce it up and down several times to stabilize the rear suspension.
   3. Raise the vehicle.
   4. Remove the wheel.
   5. Jack up the rear lower suspension armplacing a wood block in between. Apply a load to the suspension so that the lower suspension arm is plkaced in a horizontal position.
   
   
4. Fully tighten the No. 1 rear upper control arm assembly to 119 ft. lbs. (161 Nm).
5. Fully tighten the No. 1 rear suspension arm assembly to 70 ft. lbs. (95 Nm).
6. Fully tighten the No. 2 rear suspension arm assembly to 119 ft. lbs. (161 Nm).
   
   Rear tire and wheel assembly
   

1. Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the Precautions section.
2. Raise and safely support the vehicle.
3. Remove or disconnect the following:
   NOTE If it is necessary to replace the hub or bearing, replace the components as an assembly.
   
   
   Rear tire and wheel assembly If equipped with rear disc brakes, the caliper mounting bolts. Leave the brake line connected and suspend the assembly out of the way. Brake rotor or drum 4 bolts and pull off the rear axle hub O-ring
   

To install:

1. Install or connect the following:
   
   Hub on the carrier and tighten the bolts to 59 ft. lbs. (80 Nm) Rotor or drum Caliper, f equipped with rear disc brakes and tighten the bolts to 34 ft. lbs. (64 Nm) Wheel
   

1. Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the Precautions section.
2. If equipped with air suspension, move the height control switch in the trunk area to the OFF position.
3. Remove or disconnect the following:
   
   Negative battery cable Rear wheel(s) Height control sensor link from the lower control arm Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) speed sensor and wiring harness Brake caliper bracket from the rear axle carrier by removing the 2 bolts. Support the caliper with a piece of wire. Brake rotor Parking brake shoes and cable Cotter pin, lock cap and the nut holding the halfshaft to the rear axle Suspension member brace by removing the 2 bolts Halfshaft bolts and washers Halfshaft from the vehicle Strut rod
   
4. Place matchmarks on the adjusting cam and body for the No. 1 control arm.
5. Remove or disconnect the following:
   
   Nut and adjusting cam Nut on the axle carrier side of the No. 1 lower control arm Separate the control arm from the axle carrier No. 1 lower control arm Stabilizer bar link from the No. 2 lower control arm.
   
6. Place matchmarks on the adjusting cam and body.
7. Remove or disconnect the following:
   
   Nut and adjusting cam from the No. 2 lower control arm Nut and bolt holding the No. 2 lower control arm to the axle carrier No. 2 control arm from the vehicle Nut and bolt on the lower side of the strut assembly 2 upper control arm set nuts and bolts Axle carrier with the upper control arm
   
8. Secure the axle carrier in a vise.
9. Remove or disconnect the following:
   
   Nut holding the upper control arm to the axle carrier and remove the control arm Dust deflector. Use a suitable prytool. Oil seal
   
   

   Fig. Removing the oil seal (inner)-LS 430
   
   

10. Remove the 2 bolts and nuts and shift the backing the plate towards the hub side (outside).
11. Remove or disconnect the following:
    
    Axle hub
    
    

    Fig. Removing the axle hub from the axle carrier-LS 430
    Backing plate. Inner race (outside) from the axle hub
    
    

    Fig. Removing the inner race (outside) from the axle hub-LS 430
    Oil seal (outer) from the axle
    
    

    Fig. Removing the oil seal (outer)-LS 430
    Snapring from inside the axle housing Bearing from the axle housing
    

To install:

1. Install or connect the following:
   
   New bearing to the axle housing Snapring to the axle carrier, using snapring pliers New outer oil seal. Coat the oil seal lip with multipurpose grease.
   
   

   Fig. Installing the oil seal (outer)-LS 430
   Backing plate to the axle housing. Do NOT install the bolts or nuts at this time. Inner race (inside) to the axle housing Axle hub to the axle housing Backing plate in position. Tighten the bolts and nuts to 43 ft. lbs. (59 Nm). New oil seal (inner) to the axle housing. Coat the oil seal lip with multipurpose grease.
   
   

   Fig. Installing the oil seal (inner)-LS 430
   New dust deflector. Be sure to align the hose for the ABS speed sensor in the dust deflector and axle carrier. Upper control arm to the axle carrier by installing the nut. Tighten the nut to 80 ft. lbs. (108 Nm). Axle carrier and upper control arm to the vehicle as an assembly 2 upper control arm set bolts and tighten the bolts to 121 ft. lbs. (164 Nm) Bolt and nut holding the strut to the axle carrier. Tighten to 101 ft. lbs. (137 Nm). Bolt and nut connecting the No. 2 lower control arm to the axle carrier. Tighten the bolt to 60 ft. lbs. (81 Nm). Nut and adjusting cam to hold the No. 2 lower control arm to the body. Align the adjusting cam marks and tighten the nut to 57 ft. lbs. (78 Nm). Stabilizer bar link to the No. 2 lower control arm and tighten the nut to 48 ft. lbs. (65 Nm) No. 1 lower control arm to the axle carrier and body. Install the nut to hold the No. 1 lower control arm to the axle carrier. Tighten the nut to 43 ft. lbs. (59 Nm). Nut and adjusting cam to hold the No. 1 lower control arm to the body. Align the matchmarks and tighten the nut to 57 ft. lbs. (78 Nm). Strut rod to the axle carrier and body. Install the bolt and nut to hold the strut rod to the body. Tighten to 57 ft. lbs. (78 Nm). Bolt and nut to hold the strut rod to the axle carrier. Tighten to 136 ft. lbs. (184 Nm) Parking brake shoes and cable Outboard joint side of the halfshaft and align the matchmarks on the side gear shaft and the halfshaft. Coat the threads with clean oil and install the hexagon bolts. Tighten bolts to 61 ft. lbs. (83 Nm). Suspension member brace with the 2 bolts. Tighten the 2 bolts to 37 ft. lbs. (50 Nm). Nut to hold the halfshaft to the rear axle. Tighten the nut to 213 ft. lbs. (289 Nm). Lock cap and cotter pin Brake disc to the axle hub with the matchmarks aligned. Install the 2 screws and tighten the screws to 48 inch lbs. (5 Nm). Brake caliper to the vehicle and install the 2 bolts. Tighten the bolts to 77 ft. lbs. (104 Nm). ABS speed sensor and wiring harness Height control sensor link with the matchmarks aligned. Tighten the nut to 48 inch lbs. (5 Nm). Rear wheel(s) Negative battery cable
   

2. Lower the vehicle and turn ON the air suspension switch.

Fig. Exploded view rear carrier assembly, hub and bearing-

1. Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the Precautions section.
2. Remove or disconnect the following:
   WARNING Be careful not to damage the boot and ABS sensor
   
   
   Rear wheel(s) Height control sensor link from the lower control arm Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) speed sensor and wiring harness Brake caliper bracket from the rear axle carrier by removing the 2 bolts. Support the caliper with a piece of wire. Brake rotor Parking brake shoes and cable Toe control link Separate upper control arm assembly Shock absorber from axle carrier Suspension arms No 1 and 2 from axle carrier Rear axle from carrier
   
   
   Wheel bearing dust deflector 4 bolts and axle & bearing hub assembly
   

To install:

1. Install or connect the following:
   
   4 bolts and axle & bearing assembly. Tighten to 48 ft. lbs (65 Nm) Rear wheel bearing dust deflector Rear drive axle Upper control arm. Temporarily tighten No 2 and No 1 suspension arms. Tighten to 52 ft. lbs. (70 Nm) Shock absorber. Temporarily tighten Toe control link. Tighten to 37 ft. lbs. (50 Nm) Fully tighten upper control arm. Tighten to 52 ft. lbs. (70 Nm) Height control sensor Parking brake shoes and cable Speed sensor Rear disc brake caliper Fully tighten shock with new nut to 52 ft. lbs. (70 Nm) Rear tire
   
2. Inspect and adjust rear wheel alignment
3. Check ABS speed sensor signal

1. Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the Precautions section.
2. Remove or disconnect the following:
   
   Rear wheel Wheel speed sensor Axle halfshaft Brake caliper and rotor Parking brake shoes Parking brake cable No. 1 lower suspension arm bolt No. 2 lower suspension arm bolt Toe control link Upper ball joint Axle carrier from the vehicle
   
3. Press the hub out of the wheel bearing, then remove the backing plate.
4. Remove the snapring, then press the wheel bearing out of the axle carrier.

To install:

NOTE Use a new toe control link nut for assembly.

1. Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure, while using the following torque values:
   
   Backing plate bolts: 43 ft. lbs. (59 Nm) No. 1 lower suspension arm bolt: 55 ft. lbs. (75 Nm) No. 2 lower suspension arm bolt: 81 ft. lbs. (110 Nm) Toe control link nut: 36 ft. lbs. (49 Nm) Upper ball joint nut: 80 ft. lbs. (108 Nm) Brake caliper support bolts: 77 ft. lbs. (104 Nm) Rear wheel lug nuts: 76 ft. lbs. (103 Nm)
   

Fig. Exploded view rear Axle carrier and hub assembly-ES 330

1. Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the Precautions section.
2. Remove or disconnect the following:
   
   Rear tire and wheel assembly Brake caliper support bracket Brake rotor Skid control sensor wire 4 bolts and rear hub and bearing assembly Skid control sensor
   

To install:

1. Install or connect the following:
   NOTE Inspect bearing back lash and hub deviation
   
   
   Skid control sensor Rear axle hub and bearing assembly with 4 bolts. Tighten to 59 ft. lbs. (80 Nm) Skid control sensor wire
   
   
   Rear disc Rear disc brake caliper assembly. Tighten to 46 ft. lbs (62 Nm) Flexible brake hose Rear tire and wheel
   
2. inspect and adjust rear wheel alignment
3. Check ABS speed sensor signal

Stabilizer Bar

Removal & Installation

1. Remove the rear wheels.
2. Remove the 2 nuts and left stabilizer bar link. If the ball joint turns together with the nut, use a hexagon wrench (5 mm) to hold the stud. Repeat for the right side.
3. Remove the 8 bolts, 2 No. 1 brackets and 2 bushings. Two types of bolts are used, so make sure the correct bolts are installed.
4. Remove the stabilizer bar.

To install:

1. Install the stabilizer bar.
2. Install the bushing and bracket with the 2 bolts and tighten to 14 ft. lbs. (19 Nm). Install the bushing to the inner side of the bushing stopper on the stabilizer bar.
3. Connect the stabilizer bar links and tighten the nuts to 29 ft. lbs. (39 Nm). Repeat for the right side.
4. Install the rear wheels.
5. Inspect and adjust rear wheel alignment.

Strut & Coil Spring

Removal & Installation

1. Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the Precautions section.
2. Remove or disconnect the following:
   CAUTION Do NOT remove the center nut to the strut at this time. The spring on the strut is under high pressure and can cause serious injury.
   
   
   No. 2 luggage compartment trim cover Left and right deck side trim box Rear luggage compartment trim cover Front luggage compartment trim cover Left and right side luggage compartment trim covers Rear wheel Rear wheel fender liner No. 2 differential support protector Rear suspension member brace Rear No. 2 lower control arm Mounting bolts and strut assembly
   
3. Secure the strut in a vise.
4. Compress the coil spring
5. Remove or disconnect the following:
   
   Upper strut retaining nut Suspension support Upper insulator Bumper Coil spring Insulator

You should be able to remove the tire and wheel assembly and have the rotor exposed. Remove the two bolts that secure the brake caliber and gently slide the caliper assembly off the rotor. The rotor should then come off. The broken wheel studs can be punched out with a 5 pound hand sledge and a good drift pin. Just install the new wheel studs the same way from the back side.

2000 Ford Focus Drum Removal ProcedureIf removing the drum to service the rear brakes: (note, do not remove hub retaining nut for this procedure)
1. Raise and support vehicle
2. Release the parking brake
3. Remove wheel and tire
4. Disconnect wheel speed sensor wiring harness from wheel knuckle and floor panel.
5. Remove 4 wheel spindle attaching bolts, then the wheel hub and drum assembly from vehicle.
6. Reverse procedure to install noting the following:
a. Torque wheel spindle retaining nut to 49 ft. lbs.
b. Torque wheel/tire assembly to 94 ft. lbs.
2000 Ford Focus Drum Replacement ProcedureIf replacing the drum and wheel bearing assembly:
1. Raise and support vehicle
2. Release the parking brake
3. Remove wheel and tire
4. Remove center dust cap.
5. Remove hub retaining nut.
6. Remove drum and hub assembly. Ensure wheel speed sensor ring is not damaged when removing drum/hub (if equipped).
7. Reverse procedure to install noting the following:
a. Inspect and clean wheel speed sensor ring if equipped.
b. When tightening hub retaining nut, rotate the hub assembly in counterclockwise direction.
c. Torque hub retaining nut to 173 ft. lbs.
d. Torque wheel/tire assembly to 94 ft. lbs.
e. Adjust parking brakes as necessary.

Hi,
Your PT Cruiser does not have a rear axle per se. It has individual spindles on the left and right side which have a wheel bearing / hub assembly attached to them. The wheel bearing assembly is what your rim / tire bolts on to. Bending a spindle is very hard to do, unless you hit a curb or pothole VERY hard. It does happen, but unlikely. Wheel bearings / hubs do go bad which can cause the wheel to camber at an angle producing drag, alignment problems, brake problems and uneven / unusual tire wear. If it breaks completely, the wheel can even come off while driving.
I could not find a listing on the spindle, but a wheel bearing runs around $50-$70 per side. Replacing one can be done at home, but requires a very large socket (most are 31mm) and at least a 1/2" breaker bar or impact wrench to remove the spindle nut. Also 1/2" torque wrench to re-install.
Reply for direction on removal / installation if you intend to do the work yourself. A shop will charge you in the $200 range to do it including the part, only takes about an hour labor. If spindle is indeed bent, you will be looking at an added amount for the part, I would say one would cost in the $200 range, as they are a precision tempered steel part......Mike

Removal & Installation To Remove:

1. Before servicing the vehicle refer to the precautions at the beginning of this section
2. Loosen the lug nuts on the wheel and tire assemblies but do not remove the lug nuts
3. Raise and support the vehicle
4. Remove or disconnect the following:
   • Wheel and tire assemblies
   • Axle lubricant into a suitable container
   • Rear driveshaft
   • Parking brake cable
   • Brake calipers
   • Shock absorbers from the axle brackets
   • Vent hose from the rear axle vent fitting
   • Nuts and the washers from the U-bolts
   • U-bolts, spring plates and spacers from the axle assembly
5. Lower the axle assembly from the vehicle

To Install:

1. Place the rear axle assembly under the vehicle
2. Align the rear axle assembly with the springs then connect the spacers, spring plates and the U-bolts to the rear axle
3. Raise the rear axle assembly into position
4. Install or connect the following:
   • Washers and nuts to the U-bolts; Torque to: 59 lb-ft. (80 Nm) then, Torque to: 89 lb-ft. (120 Nm)
   • Vent hose to the rear axle vent fitting
   • Shock absorbers to the rear axle
   • Brake calipers (See: Brake Caliper)
   • Parking brake cable (See: Parking Brake Cable)
   • Rear driveshaft (See: Rear Driveshaft)
   Wheel lug nut tightening sequence
   
   
5. Fill the rear axle with lubricant
6. Bleed the brake system (See: Brake Bleeding)
7. Install the wheel and tire assemblies
8. Lower the vehicle to the ground
9. Torque lug nuts as follows:
   • Single Wheel: Torque to: 140 lb-ft. (190 Nm)
   • Dual Wheel: Torque to: 175 lb-ft. (240 Nm)
10. Road test the vehicle to check performance

Hub & Bearing 3.8L engine Removal & Installation To Remove:
Hub and bearing assembly mounting

All W-body cars are equipped with sealed hub and bearing assemblies. The hub and bearing assemblies are not serviceable. If the assembly is damaged, the complete unit must be replaced.

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Raise and safely support the vehicle with jackstands.
3. Remove the rear wheel and tire assembly.
4. If equipped with rear disc brakes, remove the caliper, bracket and rotor.
5. If equipped with rear drum brakes, remove the brake hose bracket and drum.
6. If equipped, detach the ABS electrical harness.
7. Unfasten the four hub/bearing-to-knuckle attaching bolts, then remove the hub/bearing assembly.

To Install:

1. Install the hub/bearing assembly onto the knuckle. Install the four attaching bolts and tighten to 52 ft. lbs. (70 Nm).
2. If equipped attach the ABS electrical harness.
3. Install the rotor, caliper and bracket or drum and bracket, as applicable.
4. Install the wheel and tire assembly.
5. Carefully lower the vehicle.
6. Connect the negative battery cable.

Stabilizer Bar: Service and Repair
Front
Removal Procedure
1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Remove the tire and wheel assemblies. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
3. Remove the stabilizer shaft link nuts from the stabilizer shaft.
4. Remove the stabilizer shaft insulator clamps from the front crossmember.
5. Remove the stabilizer shaft from the vehicle.
Installation Procedure
1. Install the stabilizer shaft, insulator clamps and bolts to the crossmember.
2. Install the stabilizer shaft links to the stabilizer shaft.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
3. Install the stabilizer shaft link nuts.
- Tighten the stabilizer shaft link nuts to 72 Nm (53 ft. lbs.).
4. Install the stabilizer shaft insulator clamp bolts.
- Tighten the stabilizer shaft insulator clamp bolts to 58 Nm (43 ft. lbs.).
5. Install the tire and wheel assemblies. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
6. Lower the vehicle.



Stabilizer Bar: Service and Repair
Rear
Removal Procedure
1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Remove the tire and wheel assemblies. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
3. Remove the stabilizer shaft link nuts from the stabilizer shaft.
4. Remove the stabilizer shaft clamps, bolts and nuts retaining the shaft to the crossmember.
5. Remove the stabilizer shaft from the vehicle.
Installation Procedure
1. Install the stabilizer shaft to the vehicle.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
2. Install the stabilizer shaft insulator clamps to the stabilizer shaft and the crossmember.
- Tighten the stabilizer shaft insulator clamp bolts to 65 Nm (49 ft. lbs.).
- Tighten the stabilizer shaft insulator clamp nuts to 95 Nm (70 ft. lbs.).
3. Install the stabilizer shaft links to the stabilizer shaft.
- Tighten the stabilizer shaft link nuts to 72 Nm (53 ft. lbs.).
4. Install the tire and wheel assemblies. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
5. Lower the vehicle.

this front::

1. Raise and support vehicle, then remove wheel/tire assembly.
2. Remove lower bolt and caliper assembly. Position assembly aside using suitable wire.
3. Remove brake pads and shim.
4. Bottom piston in caliper using suitable tool.
5. Install new brake pads and attach shim to the outer pad. Tighten lower bolt to specifications.

this for rear::

1. Raise and support vehicle, then remove wheel/tire assembly.

1. Remove axle nut, then the hub and drum assembly.
2. Remove end shoe springs, cylinder and hold-down spring.
3. Remove shoes and adjuster as an assembly.

1. Reverse removal procedure to install, noting the following:

1. Apply suitable grease to backing plate shoe contact surfaces.
2. Install shoe hold-down pin, then assemble return spring with the pushrod shortened.
3. Pull parking brake lever fully upward. Repeat process several times.