Rear

REMOVAL
1. REMOVE REAR WHEEL
Torque: 103 Nm (1,050 kgf-cm, 76 ft. lbs.)
2. 4WD:
REMOVE REAR DRIVE SHAFT
3. REMOVE BRAKE DRUM





4. CHECK BEARING BACKLASH AND AXLE HUB DEVIATION
a. Using a dial indicator, check the backlash near the center of the axle hub.
Maximum: 0.05 mm (0.0020 inch)
If the backlash exceeds the maximum value, replace the axle hub.
b. Using a dial indicator, check the deviation of the surface of the axle hub outside the hub bolt.
Maximum: 0.07 mm (0.0028 inch)
If the deviation exceeds the maximum value, replace the axle hub.





5. REMOVE REAR AXLE HUB
a. 2WD:
Disconnect the ABS speed sensor connector.
b. Remove the 4 nuts and rear axle hub.
Torque: 50 Nm (510 kgf-cm, 37 ft. lbs.)

REPLACEMENT





1. 2WD
REMOVE ABS SPEED SENSOR
a. Using a pin punch and a hammer, pull out the 2 pins, and remove the 2 attachments from SST.
SST 09520-00031 (09520-00040, 09521-00020)
b. Mount the axle hub assembly with a soft jaw vise.

NOTICE: Replace the axle hub assembly if it is dropped or strong shock is given to it.

c. Using SST and 2 bolts (Diameter: 12 mm, Pitch: 1.5 mm), remove the ABS speed sensor.
SST 09520-00031 (09520-00040, 09521-00020), 09950-00020

NOTICE:
^ Do not allow any foreign objects to stick to the sensor rotor.
^ Pull out the ABS speed sensor straightly in order not to damage the sensor rotor.
^ If the sensor rotor is damaged, replace the axle hub assembly.
^ Do not scratch the contacting surface of the axle hub and speed sensor.

2. 2WD:
INSTALL NEW ABS SPEED SENSOR
a. Clean the contacting surface of the axle hub and a new ABS speed sensor.

NOTICE: Do not allow any foreign objects to stick to the sensor rotor.

b. Place the ABS speed sensor on the axle hub so that the connector can be set at the bottom under the on-vehicle condition.





c. Using SST and a press, install a new ABS speed sensor to the axle hub.
SST 09527-10011, 09710-04101, 09950-60020 (09951-00680)

NOTICE:
^ Do not tap the speed sensor with a hammer directly.
^ Check that there should be no foreign objects on the speed sensor detection portion.
^ Press the ABS speed sensor straightly and slowly.

INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal procedure.

HINT: After installation, check the ABS speed sensor signal.