REAR AXLE HUB ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

Note

When removing or installing the rear disc brake caliper assembly, pushing back the disc brake piston may cause a large clearance between the brake pads and brake disc. When the brake pedal is depressed with a large clearance between the brake pads and the brake disc, DTCs C1341, C1342, C1343 and/or C1344 related to abnormal brake fluid pressure may be stored. Make sure to clear the DTCs after performing this step.

Tech Tips


  • Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.

  • The following procedure is for the LH side.

PROCEDURE


  1. REMOVE ABS MOTOR RELAY

    for LHD: Click here

    for RHD: Click here

  2. REMOVE REAR WHEEL

    Click here

  3. SEPARATE REAR DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY

    Click here

  4. REMOVE PARKING BRAKE SHOE ADJUSTING HOLE PLUG

    Click here

  5. REMOVE REAR DISC

    Click here

  6. INSPECT REAR AXLE HUB BEARING LOOSENESS


    1. B004GUV

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

      Maximum Looseness
      0.05 mm (0.00196 in.)

      Note


      • Ensure 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.

      Tech Tips

      If the looseness exceeds the maximum, replace the rear axle hub and bearing assembly.

  7. INSPECT REAR AXLE HUB RUNOUT


    1. B004FP6

      Using a dial indicator, check for runout on the surface of the rear axle hub outside the rear axle hub bolts.

      Maximum Runout
      0.05 mm (0.00196 in.)

      Note


      • Ensure that the dial indicator is set perpendicular to the measurement surface.

      • Make sure to install the tip of the dial indicator towards the outside of the rear axle hub bolts.

      • Keep the magnet of the dial indicator away from the rear axle hub and bearing assembly.

      Tech Tips

      If the runout exceeds the maximum, replace the rear axle hub and bearing assembly.

  8. INSTALL REAR DISC

    Click here

  9. INSTALL PARKING BRAKE SHOE ADJUSTING HOLE PLUG

    Click here

  10. INSTALL REAR DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY

    Click here

  11. ADJUST PARKING BRAKE

    Click here

  12. INSTALL REAR WHEEL

    Click here

  13. INSTALL ABS MOTOR RELAY


    1. With the power switch off, install the 2 ABS motor relays (ABS motor No. 1 relay and ABS motor No. 2 relay).

    2. Clear the DTCs.

      Click here