Rear

Rear wheel bearing and wheel hub, servicing

Before carrying out work on the wheel bearings or wheel hub the wheel and brake caliper must be removed.

CAUTION:
Suspend the brake caliper using a piece of wire.
Do not allow the caliper to hang by the brake hose. The unsupported weight can stretch and damage the brake hose.
Do not attempt to weld or straighten the load bearing components or parts of the suspension

Notes: Only re-install clean bearings; do not wash out bearings.
Make sure wheel bearing clearance is set carefully.






1. Axle beam
Contact surface for stub axle must be free of dirt

2. Stub axle
Different versions, refer to parts supplier.

3. Splash shield

4. Combi bolt
30 Nm (22 ft. lbs.)

5. Cotter pin
Always replace

6. Grease cap
Always replace
Forcing off refer to Fig. 1
Driving in refer to Fig. 2

7. Slotted ring
Install over nut -8-

8. Nut
Setting wheel bearing clearance refer to Fig. 3

9. Thrust washer

10. Outer wheel bearing
Do not wash out if bearing is to be re-used

11. Outer wheel bearing outer race
Use copper arbor to drive out
Pressing in refer to Fig. 4
Apply small quantity of wheel bearing grease to wheel bearing seat before pressing in bearing race

12. Brake disc with wheel hub

13. ABS wheel speed sensor rotor
Drive off evenly using copper arbor through tapped holes in wheel hub
Pressing in refer to Fig. 5

14. Inner wheel bearing outer race
Use copper arbor to drive out outer race
Apply small quantity of wheel bearing grease to wheel bearing seat before pressing in bearing race

15. Inner wheel bearing
Do not wash out if bearing is to be re-used

16. Seal
Always replace
Different versions, refer to parts supplier.
Fill area between sealing lips with multipurpose grease refer to Fig. 7





Fig. 1 Removing grease cap
- Remove grease cap from seat by tapping gently on claw of tool.





Fig. 2 Driving on grease cap

Notes:
- Damaged (dented/buckled) grease caps permit the penetration of moisture and must always be replaced.
- When installing a grease cap always use the tool shown to prevent damage.





Fig. 3 Setting wheel bearing clearance

Note: Wheel bearing play is correct when the thrust washer can just be moved using a screwdriver simply by applying pressure) without having to apply force.

- Secure with slotted ring and new cotter pin.





Fig. 4 Pressing in outer race for outer wheel bearing

- Apply small quantity of wheel bearing grease to wheel bearing seat before pressing in bearing race.





Fig. 5 Pressing in ABS wheel speed sensor rotor





Fig. 6 Pressing in outer race for inner wheel bearing

- Apply small quantity of wheel bearing grease to wheel bearing seat before pressing in bearing race.





Fig. 7 Fill groove (arrow) with grease

From m.y. 1998, revised stub axles and dust lips will be installed, refer to parts supplier.

Note: For greater clarity, the seal is shown removed.