REAR AXLE HUB (for 4WD) INSTALLATION


  1. INSTALL REAR AXLE CARRIER SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A017B48

      Temporarily install the the rear axle carrier sub-assembly with the 2 bolts and the 2 nuts.

      Note


      • Be careful not to damage the outboard joint boot.

      • Be careful not to damage the speed sensor rotor.

      • Prevent foreign matter from adhering to the speed sensor rotor.

    2. A017F92

      Install the rear axle carrier sub-assembly with the 2 bolts and the 2 nuts.

      Torque:
      290 N*m  { 2956 kgf*cm, 213 ft.*lbf }

      Note


      • Be careful not to damage the outboard joint boot.

      • Be careful not to damage the speed sensor rotor.

      • Prevent foreign matter from adhering to the speed sensor rotor.

      • Do not rotate the drive shaft with the rear axle hub and bearing assembly removed.

      Tech Tips

      Insert the bolts from the rear side.

  2. TEMPORARILY INSTALL REAR STRUT ROD ASSEMBLY


    1. A017C6RE01

      Check that the identification mark of the rear strut rod assembly is positioned on the inner side of the vehicle.

    2. Temporarily install the rear strut rod assembly with the 2 bolts and the 2 nuts.

      Note

      Since stopper nuts are used, temporarily tighten the bolts.

  3. INSTALL REAR AXLE HUB AND BEARING ASSEMBLY


    1. A017CXUE01

      Align the matchmarks on the drive shaft and rear axle hub.

      Note

      Do not rotate the drive shaft.

    2. A017GBA

      Install the parking brake assembly and the rear axle hub and bearing assembly with the 4 bolts.

      Torque:
      75 N*m  { 764 kgf*cm, 55 ft.*lbf }

      Note

      Do not twist the No. 3 parking brake cable assembly when installing it.

  4. 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.

  5. 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 }

  6. TEMPORARILY INSTALL REAR AXLE SHAFT NUT


    1. A017CAN

      Clean the threaded parts on the rear drive shaft assembly and rear axle shaft nut using a non-residue solvent.

      Note


      • Be sure to perform this work for a new rear drive shaft assembly.

      • Keep the threaded parts free of oil and foreign objects.

    2. While applying the brakes, temporarily install a new rear axle shaft nut.

      Torque:
      294 N*m  { 2996 kgf*cm, 216 ft.*lbf }

      Note

      Stake the nut after inspecting for looseness and runout in the following steps.

  7. INSTALL REAR SPEED SENSOR


    1. A017FNS

      Install the rear speed sensor to the rear axle carrier sub-assembly with the bolt .

      Torque:
      8.0 N*m  { 82 kgf*cm, 71 in.*lbf }

      Note


      • Keep the rear speed sensor tip and sensor installation hole free from foreign matter.

      • To prevent interference with the bearing rotor, do not rotate the rear speed sensor body when inserting the rear speed sensor body or after inserting the rear speed sensor body.

      • Do not twist the rear speed sensor wire when installing.

  8. STABILIZE SUSPENSION


    1. A017FTBE01

      Jack up the rear axle carrier sub-assembly, placing a wooden block underneath to avoid damage. Apply load to the suspension so that the rear drive shaft assembly is positioned horizontally.

      CAUTION:

      Do not jack up the rear axle carrier sub-assembly too high as the vehicle may fall.

      Note

      Do not bend the brake dust cover.

      Tech Tips


      • If the rear drive shaft assembly cannot be positioned horizontally as shown in the illustration even when the rear axle carrier sub-assembly is jacked up, apply additional load to the vehicle such as by having a person sit in the rear seat.

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

  9. FULLY TIGHTEN REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY


    1. A017C69

      Fully tighten the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly with the bolt and nut.

      Torque:
      112 N*m  { 1141 kgf*cm, 82 ft.*lbf }

      Note


      • Since a stopper nut is used, fully tighten the bolt.

      • The final torque must be applied under standard vehicle height conditions.

  10. FULLY TIGHTEN REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY


    1. A017EJ8

      Fully tighten the rear No. 1 suspension arm assembly with the bolt and nut.

      Torque:
      112 N*m  { 1141 kgf*cm, 82 ft.*lbf }

      Note


      • Since a stopper nut is used, fully tighten the bolt.

      • The final torque must be applied under standard vehicle height conditions.

  11. FULLY TIGHTEN REAR STRUT ROD ASSEMBLY


    1. A017C5T

      Fully tighten the bolt.

      Torque:
      80 N*m  { 815 kgf*cm, 59 ft.*lbf }

      Note


      • Since a stopper nut is used, fully tighten the bolt.

      • The final torque must be applied under standard vehicle height conditions.

    2. A017CN3

      Fully tighten the bolt.

      Torque:
      80 N*m  { 815 kgf*cm, 59 ft.*lbf }

      Note


      • Since a stopper nut is used, fully tighten the bolt.

      • The final torque must be applied under standard vehicle height conditions.

  12. INSTALL NO. 3 PARKING BRAKE CABLE ASSEMBLY


    1. A017DVV

      Install the No. 3 parking brake cable assembly with the bolt and the nut.

      Torque:
      Bolt
      39 N*m  { 397 kgf*cm, 29 ft.*lbf }
      Nut
      6.0 N*m  { 61 kgf*cm, 53 in.*lbf }

      Note

      Do not twist the No. 3 parking brake cable assembly when installing it.

  13. 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.

  14. 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.

  15. 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.

  16. 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.

  17. 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.

  18. 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 }

  19. INSTALL REAR AXLE SHAFT NUT


    1. A017D4R

      Using a chisel and a hammer, stake the rear axle shaft nut.

  20. INSTALL REAR WHEEL

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

  21. INSPECT AND ADJUST REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT

    Tech Tips

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  22. CHECK FOR SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL

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