REAR AXLE HUB (for 4WD) ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION

Tech Tips


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

  • The procedures listed below are for the LH side.


  1. REMOVE REAR WHEEL

  2. SEPARATE REAR DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY


    1. A017DLS

      Remove the 2 bolts and separate the rear disc brake caliper assembly.

      Note

      Use wire or an equivalent tool to keep the brake caliper from hanging down by the flexible hose.

  3. REMOVE REAR DISC


    1. A017FKWE01

      Put matchmarks on the rear disc and the axle hub.

    2. A017DGC

      Release the parking brake and remove the rear disc.

      Tech Tips

      If the disc cannot be removed easily, turn and press firmly the shoe adjuster until the wheel comes free.

  4. INSPECT REAR AXLE HUB BEARING LOOSENESS


    1. A017EJZ

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

      Maximum looseness
      0 mm (0 in.)

      Note

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

      Tech Tips

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

  5. INSPECT REAR AXLE HUB RUNOUT


    1. A017FBT

      Using a dial indicator, check for runout on the surface of the rear axle hub and bearing assembly outside the rear axle hub bolt.

      Maximum runout
      0.08 mm (0.0031 in.)

      Note

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

      Tech Tips

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

  6. INSTALL REAR DISC


    1. A017FKWE01

      Align matchmarks and install the rear disc.

      Note

      When replacing the rear disc with a new one, select the installation position where the rear disc has minimal runout.

  7. INSTALL REAR DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY


    1. A017DLS

      Install the rear disc brake caliper assembly with the 2 bolts.

      Torque:
      78 N*m  { 795 kgf*cm, 57 ft.*lbf }

  8. INSTALL REAR WHEEL

    Torque:
    103 N*m  { 1050 kgf*cm, 76 ft.*lbf }