Rear Hub / Carrier (4WD)
REAR HUB / CARRIER (4WD)
REMOVAL
1. Raise the vehicle and remove the wheel and tire.
2. Remove the split pin and flange nut.
3. Remove the brake disc.
4. Detach the wheel speed sensor (for a vehicle equipped with Anti-lock Brake System).
5. Remove the parking brake assembly.
6. Remove four(4) the rear housing mounting nuts.
7. Using the special tool (09517-43001), remove the rear hub assembly from the rear housing.
8. Using snap ring pliers, remove the wheel bearing snap ring.
9. Using the special tools (09216-22100, 09500-21000, 09527-33000), remove the wheel bearing inner race from the rear housing.
INSPECTION
1. Check the hub for cracks and splines for wear.
2. Check the hub bolts for cracks and damage.
3. Check the brake disc for scoring and damage.
4. Check the rear housing for cracks.
5. Check the wheel bearing for defects.
MEASUREMENT OF THE END PLAY OF THE WHEEL BEARING
1. Install a dial gauge.
2. Check for axial motion end play.
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.
INSTALLATION
1. Apply a thin coat of multipurpose grease to the contact surface of the rear housing and bearing.
2. Using the special tools (09216-22100, 09532-32000) press in the bearing to the spindle.
Press-in load: 450 - 500 N; 4500 - 5000 kgf (9921 - 11023 lbf)
NOTE:
- Do not press the outer race of the bearing because that can cause damage to the bearing assembly.
- When installing a bearing assembly, always use a new one.
3. Install the snap ring.
4. After fitting the backing plate to the rear housing, press in the hub onto the rear housing using the special tool.
NOTE: Do not press the outer race of the wheel bearing because this can cause damage to the bearing assembly.
5. Rotate the hub several times to seat the bearing.
6. Measure the wheel bearing starting torque with the special tools (09517-21500, 09532-11600).
Starting torque of rear hub rotation 0.99 Nm (9.9 kgf-cm, 0.73 ft. lbs.)
7. Measure the end play of the hub by installing a dial gauge and check that it is within specifications.
Hub end play: 0.008 mm (0.0003 inch) or less
8. Remove the dial gauge and install the rear axle assembly to the trailing arm.