ADJUST PRELOAD
Remove the rear tire.
Remove the rear axle shaft.
Using SST, torque the lock nut.
Snug down the bearing by turning the several times.
Using SST, retorque the lock nut.
| *a | 30° |
Using SST, loosen the lock nut by 30°.
Temporarily install the lock plate.
If the screw holes are not aligned, correct by tightening the nut by the smallest amount possible.
Remove the lock plate.
| *a | 90° |
Using a spring tension gauge, measure the preload.
| Preload (at starting) |
|---|
| 11 to 32 N (1.1 to 3.3 kgf, 2.4 to 7.3 lbf) |
If the preload is not within the specification, the above procedure must be repeated.
INSPECT AXLE HUB AXIAL PLAY
Using a dial indicator, check the axle hub axial play.
| Maximum |
|---|
| 0.10 mm (0.0039 in.) or less |
Install the lock plate.
Install the rear axle bearing lock nut screw.