WHEEL HUB COMPONENT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

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Caution

•  Performing the following procedures could cause an open circuit in the rear ABS wheel-speed sensor wiring harness if it is pulled by mistake. Before servicing, disconnect the rear ABS wheel-speed sensor and set it aside so that the wiring harness will not be pulled by mistake.

1.  Remove the rear ABS wheel-speed sensor and bracket from the hub support, and set it aside so that it does not interfere with the servicing.

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2.  Remove the rear brake caliper component and suspend it in a place out of the way using a cable. (See REAR BRAKE DISC REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

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3.  Remove the rear disc plate. (See REAR BRAKE DISC REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

4.  When working on the left side of the vehicle, disconnect the auto leveling sensor link from the lower lateral link. (With auto leveling sensor) (See AUTO LEVELING SENSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

5.  Disconnect the rear stabilizer control link from the lower lateral link. (With rear stabilizer) (See REAR STABILIZER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

6.  Remove in the order shown in the figure.

7.  Install in the reverse order of removal.

8.  Inspect the rear wheel alignment and adjust if necessary. (See REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT.)

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1	Locknut (See Locknut Removal Note.) (See Locknut Installation Note.)
2	Bolt
3	Wheel hub component (See Wheel Hub Component Installation Note.)
4	Rear wheel hub bolt (See Rear Wheel Hub Bolt Removal Note.) (See Rear Wheel Hub Bolt Installation Note.)
5	Dust cover
6	Bolt (See Bolt Installation Note.)
7	Upper lateral link (See UPPER LATERAL LINK REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
8	Bolt
9	Rear shock absorber and coil spring (See REAR SHOCK ABSORBER AND COIL SPRING REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
10	Bolt (See Bolt Installation Note.)
11	Lower link (See LOWER LINK REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
12	Bolt
13	Trailing link (See TRAILING LINK REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
14	Bolt
15	Lower lateral link (See LOWER LATERAL LINK REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
16	Bolt
17	Leading link (See LEADING LINK REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
18	Hub support

Locknut Removal Note

Caution

•  When removing the locknut, remove it manually without using an electric or pneumatic tool. Otherwise, the locknut may seize.

•  When removing the locknut, do not apply load at the ground to the axle. Otherwise, it could damage the wheel hub.

1.  Remove the locknut with the brake pedal depressed.

2.  After removing the locknut, temporarily install a nut to the end of the rear drive shaft.

3.  Tap the nut with a copper hammer and separate the rear drive shaft from the axle.

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Rear Wheel Hub Bolt Removal Note

Note

•  Remove the rear wheel hub bolt only if there is any malfunction.

1.  Remove the rear wheel hub bolt from the wheel hub component using a press.

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Bolt Installation Note

1.  Completely tighten the bolts shown in the figure to the specified torque with the vehicle lifted up.

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Rear Wheel Hub Bolt Installation Note

1.  Press in new rear wheel hub bolt into the wheel hub component using a press.

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Wheel Hub Component Installation Note

1.  Apply grease (D4Y0 33247) to the wheel bearing inner race and rear drive shaft contact surfaces (area A in the figure).

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2.  Install the wheel hub component.

Locknut Installation Note

Caution

•  When installing the locknut, install it manually without using an electric or pneumatic tool. Otherwise, the locknut may seize and the tightening force of the wheel hub may decrease and cause excessive play or abnormal noise.

•  When installing the locknut, do not apply load at the ground to the axle. Otherwise, it could damage the wheel hub.

1.  If dust or grease is on the drive shaft thread area, wipe it off with a cloth.

2.  Tighten the locknut using the following procedure and with the brake pedal depressed.

(1)  Tighten locknut to 100—150 N·m {11—15 kgf·m, 74—110 ft·lbf} torque.

(2)  Loosen locknut to 180°.

(3)  Tighten locknut to 236—274 N·m {25—27 kgf·m, 175—202 ft·lbf} torque.