Rear Axle Hub

AXLE AND DIFFERENTIAL: REAR AXLE HUB: ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION; 2013 MY FR-S [03/2012 -]

HINT
* Use the same procedure for the RH and LH sides.
* The procedure listed below is for the LH side.

1. REMOVE REAR WHEEL

2. SEPARATE REAR CALIPER ASSEMBLY Disassembly

3. REMOVE REAR DISC Disassembly

4. INSPECT REAR AXLE HUB BEARING LOOSENESS

(a) Using a dial indicator, check for looseness near the center of the rear axle hub.





Maximum looseness:

0.05 mm (0.00196 in.)

NOTICE:
* Make sure that the dial indicator is set perpendicular to the measurement surface.
* Keep the magnet of the dial indicator away from the rear axle hub and bearing assembly.

If the looseness is more than the maximum, replace the rear axle hub and bearing assembly.

5. INSPECT REAR AXLE HUB RUNOUT

(a) Using a dial indicator, check for runout on the surface of the rear axle hub and bearing assembly outside the rear axle hub bolt.





Maximum runout:

0.05 mm (0.00196 in.)

NOTICE:
* Make sure that the dial indicator is set perpendicular to the measurement surface.
* Keep the magnet of the dial indicator away from the rear axle hub and bearing assembly.

If the runout is more than the maximum, replace the rear axle hub and bearing assembly.

6. INSTALL REAR DISC Reassembly

7. INSTALL REAR CALIPER ASSEMBLY Reassembly

8. INSTALL REAR WHEEL

Torque : 120 Nm (1224 kgf-cm, 89 ft-lbf)