Rear Axle Hub and Bearing
REAR AXLE HUB AND BEARINGComponents:
ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION
1. INSPECT REAR AXLE HUB BEARING BACKLASH
a. Using a dial gauge, check for backlash near the center of the axle hub.
Maximum: 0.05 mm (0.0020 inch)
If backlash exceeds the maximum, replace the axle hub assembly.
NOTICE: Ensure that the dial gauge is set at right angles to the measurement surface.
2. INSPECT REAR AXLE HUB BEARING DEVIATION
a. Using a dial gauge, check for deviation in the surface of the axle hub outside the hub bolt.
Maximum: 0.08 mm (0.0031 inch)
If backlash exceeds the maximum, replace the axle hub assembly.
NOTICE: Ensure that the dial gauge is set at right angles to the measurement surface.
REMOVAL
HINT: Replace the RH side using the same procedures as for the LH side.
1. REMOVE REAR WHEEL
2. SEPARATE SPEED SENSOR REAR LH
a. remove the bolt and separate the speed sensor from the axle carrier.
NOTICE:
^ Be careful not to damage the speed sensor.
^ Prevent foreign matter from adhering to the speed sensor.
3. REMOVE REAR AXLE SHAFT LH NUT
a. Using SST(s) and a hammer, unstake the staked part of the axle hub LH nut.
SST 09930-00010
NOTICE: Loosen the staked part of the nut completely, otherwise the screw of the drive shaft may be damaged.
b. While applying the brakes, remove the lock axle hub LH nut.
4. SEPARATE REAR DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY LH
a. Remove the bolt, and separate the flexible hose from the shock absorber.
b. Remove the 2 bolts and separate rear disc brake caliper assembly
NOTICE: Use a string or other device to keep the brake caliper from hanging down.
5. REMOVE REAR DISC
6. REMOVE REAR AXLE HUB& BEARING ASSEMBLY LH
a. Remove the 4 bolts and the rear axle hub & bearing assembly LH.
INSTALLATION
1. INSTALL REAR AXLE HUB& BEARING ASSEMBLY LH
a. Install the rear axle hub& bearing assembly LH with the 4 bolts.
Torque: 75 Nm (765 kgf-cm, 55 ft. lbs.)
2. INSPECT BEARING BACKLASH
3. INSPECT AXLE HUB DEVIATION
4. INSTALL REAR DISC
5. INSTALL REAR DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY LH
a. Install the rear disc brake caliper assembly LH with the 2 bolts.
Torque: 78 Nm (800 kgf-cm, 58 ft. lbs.)
b. Install the flexible hose with the bolt to the shock absorber.
Torque: 19 Nm (192 kgf-cm, 14 ft. lbs.)
6. INSTALL REAR AXLE SHAFT LH NUT
a. Install a new axle shaft LH nut.
Torque: 294 Nm (3,000 kgf-cm, 217 ft. lbs.)
b. Using a chisel and hammer, stake the axle shaft LH nut.
7. INSTALL SPEED SENSOR REAR LH
a. Install the speed sensor with the bolt.
Torque: 8.0 Nm (82 kgf-cm, 71 inch lbs.)
NOTICE:
^ Be careful not to damage the speed sensor.
^ Prevent foreign matter from adhering to the speed sensor.
^ Do not twist the sensor wire when installing the sensor.
8. INSTALL REAR WHEEL
Torque: 103 Nm (1,050 kgf-cm, 76 ft. lbs.)
9. INSPECT REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT
a. Inspect rear wheel alignment.
10. ADJUST VEHICLE HEIGHT
a. Adjust vehicle height only for the vehicle with air suspension.
11. ADJUST HEADLIGHT AIM ONLY
12. CHECK ABS SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL
a. Check ABS speed sensor signal.