WHEEL HUB COMPONENT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [4WD]

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  Caution
  • Performing the following procedures without first removing the ABS wheel-speed sensor may possibly cause an open circuit in the wiring harness if it is pulled by mistake. Before performing the following procedures, disconnect the ABS wheel-speed sensor connector (body side) and fix the wiring harness to an appropriate place where it will not be pulled by mistake while servicing the vehicle.

1. Remove the rear ABS wheel-speed sensor. (See REAR ABS WHEEL-SPEED SENSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [4WD].)

2. Remove the rear lateral link. (See REAR LATERAL LINK REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

3. Remove the rear coil spring. (See REAR COIL SPRING REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

4. Remove the rear lower arm. (See REAR LOWER ARM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

5. Remove in the order indicated in the table.

6. Install in the reverse order of removal.

7. Inspect for rear wheel alignment, and adjust it as necessary. (See REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT [4WD].)

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1 | Rear parking brake cable (See PARKING BRAKE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [4WD (L.H.D.)].) (See PARKING BRAKE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [4WD (R.H.D.)].)
2 | Locknut (crimped-fix type)/Locknut (self-lock type) (See Locknut (Crimped-fix Type) Removal Note.) (See Locknut (Crimped-fix Type) Installation Note.)
3 | Brake caliper component (See WHEEL HUB COMPONENT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [2WD].)
4 | Rear trailing link and rear wheel hub component (See Rear Trailing Link and Rear Wheel Hub Component Removal Note.)
5 | Disc plate
6 | Wheel hub component
7 | Parking brake shoe component
8 | Wheel hub bolt (See WHEEL HUB COMPONENT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [2WD].)

Locknut (Crimped-fix Type) Removal Note

  Note
  • The locknuts include two types; a self-lock type and a crimped-fix type. Verify which type of locknut is used on the vehicle being serviced. If it is a crimped-fix type locknut, remove it using the following procedure.

1. Knock the crimped portion of the locknut outward using a small chisel and a hummer.

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2. Lock the hub by applying the brakes.

3. Remove the locknut.

Rear Trailing Link and Rear Wheel Hub Component Removal Note

1. Support the rear trailing link and rear wheel hub component using a jack.

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  Caution
  • Removing the rear trailing link and rear wheel hub component is dangerous. The rear trailing link and rear wheel hub component could fall and cause serious injury or death. Verify that the jack securely supports the trailing link.

2. Separate the rear drive shaft (rear axle side) from the wheel hub.

3. Remove the trailing link and rear wheel hub component.

Locknut (Crimped-fix Type) Installation Note

1. Install a new locknut and stake it as shown.

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