REAR AXLE HUB ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

Tech Tips


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

  • The procedure listed below is for the LH side.

PROCEDURE


  1. REMOVE REAR WHEEL

  2. SEPARATE REAR DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY

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  3. REMOVE PARKING BRAKE SHOE ADJUSTING HOLE PLUG

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  4. REMOVE REAR DISC

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  5. INSPECT REAR AXLE HUB BEARING LOOSENESS


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

      Maximum looseness
      0.05 mm (0.00197 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.

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

  6. INSPECT REAR AXLE HUB RUNOUT


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

      Maximum runout
      0.07 mm (0.00276 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 bolt.

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

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

  7. INSTALL REAR DISC

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  8. INSTALL PARKING BRAKE SHOE ADJUSTING HOLE PLUG

    Click here

  9. INSTALL REAR DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY

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  10. ADJUST PARKING BRAKE

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  11. INSTALL REAR WHEEL

    Torque:
    103 N*m  { 1049 kgf*cm, 76 ft.*lbf }