Rear Hub / Carrier

REAR HUB / CARRIER
REMOVAL
1. Jack the vehicle up and remove the wheel.





2. After unstaking the flange nut, remove the nut and tongue washer.
3. Remove the drum.
4. Remove the brake line.
5. Remove the parking brake assembly.
6. Remove the parking brake cable.
7. Remove four bolts mounting the spindle to the trailing arm complete and disconnect the spindle, backing plate and rear hub assembly.

INSPECTION
1. Check the rear hub assembly for wear and damage.
2. Check the spindle for cracks and damage.
3. Check the backing plate for excessive transformation and damage.

MEASUREMENT OF THE END PLAY OF THE WHEEL BEARING





1. Install a dial gauge to the surface of the hub.
2. Check the axial motion of the hub.
Limit value: 0.008 mm (0.0003 inch) or less
3. If the end play is over the limit, loosen the flange nut and tighten it again to the specified torque. Then measure it again.
4. If the end play is beyond the limit, replace the rear hub assembly.

MEASURING THE STARTING TORQUE OF THE HUB
1. Rotate the hub several times to seat the bearing.





2. After suspending the spring balance to the hub bolt, check the scale for spring balance, pulling it at a 90° angle.
Starting torque of rear hub rotation 0.99 Nm (9.9 kgf-cm, 0.73 ft. lbs.)
3. If the starting torque is over the limit, loosen the flange nut and tighten it again to the specified torque. Then measure it again.
4. If the starting torque is beyond the limit, replace the rear hub assembly.

INSTALLATION
Installation is the reverse of removal.

NOTE:
^ Do not re-use a hub assembly after it has been disassembled.
^ After replacing the rear hub assembly, refill the brake fluid and bleed the brake line.