REMOVE REAR AXLE SHAFT LH
REMOVE REAR AXLE SHAFT GASKET LH
REMOVE REAR TIRE
REMOVE REAR AXLE BEARING LOCK NUT
Remove the 2 screws from the rear axle bearing lock nut.
Using SST, remove the rear axle bearing lock nut.
Remove the rear axle lock nut plate LH.
Remove the outer bearing tapered roller bearing.
REMOVE AXLE HUB W/DRUM
REMOVE REAR AXLE LH HUB BOLT
Unstake the 6 bolts and remove the 6 nuts.
Using a press, remove the rear axle hub bolt LH.
INSTALL REAR AXLE LH HUB BOLT
Using a press, install the rear axle hub bolt LH.
Install the 6 nuts then stake the hub bolt LH.
INSTALL AXLE HUB W/DRUM
INSTALL REAR AXLE BEARING LOCK NUT
Install the rear axle bearing lock nut plate LH.
Install the lock nut.
ADJUST PRELOAD
Using SST, torque the lock nut.
Snug down the bearing by turning the hub several times.
Using SST, retorque the lock nut.
Using SST, loosen the lock nut by until it can turned hand.
| *a | 90° |
Using a spring tension gauge, measure the preload at the hub bolt.
| Preload (at starting) |
|---|
| 5 to 34 N (0.5 to 3.5 kgf, 1.19 to 7.7 lbf) |
Tech Tips
Within the specified preload, align a lock nut mark with an axle housing mark.
If preload is not within the specification, repeat the procedure above.
| *1 | Axle Housing |
| *2 | Lock Nut Plate |
| *3 | Bearing Lock Nut |
| *a | Correct |
| *b | Incorrect |
| *c | -0.2 to 0.9 mm |
| *d | 2 to 3 mm |
Measure the distance between the top surface of axle housing and the lock nut.
| Standard distance |
|---|
| -0.2 to 0.9 mm (-0.008 to 0.035 in.) |
If not within the specification, reinstall the axle hub.
INSPECT AXLE HUB AXIAL PLAY
Using a dial indicator, check the axle hub axial play.
| Standard clearance |
|---|
| 0.1 mm (0.0039 in.) or less |
INSTALL REAR TIRE
INSTALL REAR AXLE SHAFT GASKET LH
INSTALL REAR AXLE SHAFT LH