HUB SPINDLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

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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, remove the ABS wheel-speed sensor (body side) and fix it to an appropriate place where the sensor will not be pulled by mistake while servicing the vehicle.

1. Remove the ABS wheel-speed sensor. (See REAR ABS WHEEL-SPEED SENSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

2. Remove in the order indicated in the table.

3. Install in the reverse order of removal.

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1 | Hub cap
2 | Locknut (See Locknut Installation Note)
3 | Brake drum component (See BRAKE DRUM REPLACEMENT)
4 | Hub spindle
5 | ABS sensor rotor (See ABS Sensor Rotor Removal Note) (See ABS Sensor Rotor Installation Note)
6 | Clip
7 | Wheel bearing (See Wheel Bearing Removal Note) (See Wheel Bearing Installation Note)

ABS Sensor Rotor Removal Note

1. Remove the ABS sensor rotor from the brake drum using a flathead screwdriver.

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Wheel Bearing Removal Note

1. Remove the wheel bearing using the SSTs and press.

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Wheel Bearing Installation Note

1. Set the wheel bearing to the brake drum as shown in the figure.

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2. Install the wheel bearing using the SSTs and a press.

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ABS Sensor Rotor Installation Note

1. Put a new ABS sensor rotor in using the SSTs and a press.

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Locknut Installation Note

  Caution
  • When the locknut is not tightened following the indicated procedures, the wheel bearing rollers may shift, and become a source of noise.
  • Manually install the locknut without using an electric or pneumatic tool.

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

2. Tighten the locknut with 70—75 N·m {7.2—7.6 kgf·m, 52—55 ft·lbf} while turning the brake drum counterclockwise.

3. Turn the brake drum counterclockwise 10 times or more.

4. Mark the locknut and the hub spindle as shown in the figure.

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5. Tighten the locknut at the angle of 120—123 degrees while turning the brake drum to the left.

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6. Turn the brake drum slowly by hand, and verify that there is no noise or dragging/grinding feelings.