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HOMESERVICE MANUALSJEEP2011COMPASS 4WD L4-2.4LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISTRANSMISSION AND DRIVETRAINDRIVE AXLES, BEARINGS AND JOINTSWHEEL HUBSERVICE AND REPAIRREAR HUB AND BEARING - INSTALLATIONAWD
2011 Jeep Compass 4WD L4-2.4L
AWD
2011 Jeep Compass 4WD L4-2.4LSECTION AWD
ALL-WHEEL-DRIVE
1. Slide the hub and bearing over the axle half shaft and position it on the brake support plate and trailing link.
2. Install the four bolts (1) securing the hub and bearing (2) to the trailing link. Tighten the bolts to 105 Nm (77 ft. lbs.).
3. Clip the wheel speed sensor head (1) (flat side to bearing rear) into the retainer on the rear of the hub and bearing (2).
4. Slide the brake rotor (3) over the parking brake shoes and onto the hub and bearing (1).
5. Rotate the disc brake caliper downward over the brake rotor and lower part of caliper adapter.
6. Install the disc brake caliper (2) lower guide pin bolt (1). Tighten the guide pin bolt to 60 Nm (44 ft. lbs.).
7. Clean all foreign matter from the threads of the half shaft outer C/V joint.
8. Install the washer (4) and hub nut (3) on the end of the half shaft and snug it.
9. While a helper applies the brakes to keep the hub (1) from rotating, tighten the hub nut (3) to 245 Nm (181 ft. lbs.).
10. Insert the cotter pin (2) through the notches in the nut and the hole in half shaft. If the notches in the nut do not line up with the hole in the half shaft, continue to tighten the nut until they do. Do not loosen the nut.
11. Wrap the cotter pin (2) ends tightly around the lock nut.
12. Install the tire and wheel assembly (1) . Tires And Wheels - Installation Install and tighten the wheel mounting nuts (3) to 135 Nm (100 ft. lbs.).
13. Lower the vehicle.
14. Pump the brake pedal several times to ensure the vehicle has a firm brake pedal before moving it.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.