Rear Wheel Hub

WHEEL HUB


Removal and Installation












REMOVAL

CAUTION:
Wheel hub assembly does not require maintenance. If any of the following symptoms are noted, replace the wheel hub assembly.
- A growling noise is emitted from the wheel hub assembly while driving.
- The wheel hub assembly drags or turns roughly.
1. Remove the rear wheel and tire.
2. Remove the brake caliper assembly using power tool.
- The brake hose does not need to be disconnected from the brake caliper.
- Suspend the brake caliper assembly using wire, do not stretch the brake hose.
- Do not depress the brake pedal, or the caliper piston will pop out.
- Do not twist the brake hose.
3. Remove the brake rotor.
4. Remove the rear wheel sensor, then move it away from the wheel hub assembly.

CAUTION:
Failure to remove the wheel sensor may result in damage to the sensor wires and the sensor being inoperative.
5. Remove the wheel hub assembly from knuckle.

INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Check for any deformity, cracks, or damage on the wheel hub assembly, replace if necessary.

INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
- Check that the wheel bearings operate smoothly.





- Check that the wheel hub bearing axial end play is within specification.





- Install wheel and tire, tightening to specification. Adjustment.