REAR AXLE HUB INSTALLATION

Tech Tips


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

  • The procedures listed below are for the LH side.

  • A bolt without a torque specification is shown in the standard bolt chart ( Click here).


  1. INSTALL REAR AXLE HUB AND BEARING ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A01GI3A

      Install the parking brake plate, cable support bracket and parking brake anchor block to the rear axle carrier with the 2 nuts.

      Torque:
      76 N*m  { 775 kgf*cm, 56 ft.*lbf }

    2. Hold the axle hub and bearing in a vise between aluminum plates.

      Note

      Do not overtighten the vise.

    3. A01GNPS

      Install the axle hub and bearing to the rear axle carrier with the 4 bolts.

      Torque:
      97 N*m  { 989 kgf*cm, 72 ft.*lbf }

  2. INSTALL REAR NO. 1 WHEEL BEARING DUST DEFLECTOR LH


    1. A01GO12E01

      Using SST and a hammer, install the No. 1 bearing dust deflector to the rear axle carrier.

      SST
      09950-70010   ( 09951-07150 )
      09951-01000

      Tech Tips

      Align the hole for the speed sensor in the No. 1 bearing dust deflector with the rear axle carrier.

  3. INSTALL REAR AXLE ASSEMBLY LH


    1. Engage the spline part of the rear axle carrier to the spline part of the driver shaft assembly.

    2. Using a jack, lift up the rear axle carrier, and align the installation positions of each arm.

      Note

      Place a wooden block between the jack and rear axle carrier to prevent damage.

  4. TEMPORARILY CONNECT REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY LH (for Coil suspension)

    A01GKVB

    1. Temporarily connect the rear shock absorber lower side with a new nut and washer to the axle carrier.

  5. TEMPORARILY CONNECT PNEUMATIC CYLINDER WITH REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY LH (for Air suspension)

    A01GKVB

    1. Temporarily connect the pneumatic cylinder lower side with a new nut and washer to the axle carrier.

  6. CONNECT REAR UPPER NO. 1 CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A01GIUZ

      Connect the control arm with a new nut to the axle carrier.

      Torque:
      160 N*m  { 1632 kgf*cm, 118 ft.*lbf }

  7. CONNECT REAR UPPER NO. 2 CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A01GM3R

      Connect the control arm with a new nut to the axle carrier.

      Torque:
      160 N*m  { 1632 kgf*cm, 118 ft.*lbf }

  8. TEMPORARILY TIGHTEN REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A01GJ1J

      Install the stud of the suspension arm, and temporarily install a washer, nut and the bolt to the axle carrier.

    2. A01GKAME01

      Temporarily install the No. 2 suspension arm with the No. 2 suspension toe adjust plate, rear suspension toe adjust cam and nut to the suspension member.

  9. CONNECT TOE CONTROL LINK SUB-ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A01GI8I

      Connect the control link with a new nut to the axle carrier.

      Torque:
      118 N*m  { 1203 kgf*cm, 87 ft.*lbf }

  10. CONNECT REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A01GNSO

      Connect the suspension arm with a new nut to the axle carrier.

      Torque:
      118 N*m  { 1203 kgf*cm, 87 ft.*lbf }

  11. INSTALL PARKING BRAKE ASSEMBLY

    Click here

  12. INSTALL REAR AXLE SHAFT LH NUT


    1. Install a new rear axle shaft nut.

      Torque:
      290 N*m  { 2957 kgf*cm, 214 ft.*lbf }

  13. INSPECT REAR AXLE HUB BEARING LOOSENESS


    1. A01GNAB

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

      Maximum
      0.05 mm (0.0020 in.)

      Note

      Ensure that the dial indicator is set at a right angle to the measurement surface.

      If the looseness exceeds the maximum, replace the axle hub.

  14. INSPECT REAR AXLE HUB RUNOUT


    1. A01GN0X

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

      Maximum
      0.05 mm (0.0020 in.)

      Note

      Ensure that the dial indicator is set at a right angle to the measurement surface.

      If the runout exceeds the maximum, replace the axle hub.

  15. INSTALL REAR DISC

    A01GLY6E03
    Text in Illustration
    *A for 17 inch Disc

    Note

    The 17 inch disc has an identification mark. Make sure of the identification mark when installing the disc.

    Item Identification mark
    17 inch disc LH L
    17 inch disc RH R

    Tech Tips

    The 16 inch disc has no identification mark. The disc can be installed to the LH or RH side.


    1. A01GNAEE02
      Text in Illustration
      *a Matchmark

      While aligning the matchmarks, install the rear disc.

      Tech Tips

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

  16. ADJUST PARKING BRAKE SHOE CLEARANCE


    1. Adjust parking brake shoe clearance Click here.

  17. CONNECT SPEED SENSOR REAR LH


    1. A01GLB8

      Install the sensor with the bolt.

      Torque:
      8.5 N*m  { 87 kgf*cm, 75 in.*lbf }

      Note


      • The rear speed sensor is easily damaged. When installing the rear speed sensor to the rear axle hub RH, do not use excessive force to rotate and install it.

      • Prevent foreign matter from attaching to the sensor tip.

      • Do not drop the sensor. If the sensor has been dropped, replace the sensor with a new one.

  18. CONNECT REAR DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A01GIBY

      Connect the rear disc brake caliper assembly LH with new 2 bolts.

      Torque:
      86 N*m  { 877 kgf*cm, 63 ft.*lbf }

      Note


      • Do not twist the flexible hose.

      • Make sure the screw parts are free from foreign matter and are not damaged.

      • Be careful not to overtighten the bolts, as the rear axle carrier is made of aluminum.

  19. STAKE REAR AXLE SHAFT LH NUT


    1. A01GMOFE01

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

  20. INSTALL LOAD SENSING VALVE SENSOR BRACKET


    1. A01GN6A

      Install the load sensing valve sensor bracket to the toe control link sub-assembly with the bolt.

      Torque:
      3.6 to 6.9 N*m  { 37 to 70 kgf*cm, 32 to 61 in.*lbf }

  21. STABILIZE SUSPENSION (for Coil Suspension)

    A01GND4

    1. Install the rear tires.

      Torque:
      140 N*m  { 1428 kgf*cm, 104 ft.*lbf }

    2. Lower the vehicle and bounce it up and down several times to stabilize the rear suspension.

    3. Remove the rear tires.

    4. Jack up the axle carrier with a wooden block between the jack and axle carrier. Apply a load to the rear suspension so that the rear drive shaft assembly becomes level.

  22. STABILIZE SUSPENSION (for Air Suspension)

    A01GND4

    1. Install the rear tires.

      Torque:
      140 N*m  { 1428 kgf*cm, 104 ft.*lbf }

    2. Lower the vehicle and start the engine. Then fill the pneumatic cylinder assembly with rear shock absorber with air.

    3. Lower the vehicle and bounce it up and down several times to stabilize the rear suspension.

    4. Remove the rear tires.

    5. Jack up the axle carrier with a wooden block between the jack and axle carrier. Apply a load to the suspension so that the rear drive shaft assembly is placed in a horizontal position.

  23. CONNECT REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY LH (for Coil suspension)


    1. Connect the nut on the axle carrier.

      Torque:
      80 N*m  { 816 kgf*cm, 59 ft.*lbf }

  24. CONNECT PNEUMATIC CYLINDER WITH REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY LH (for Air suspension)


    1. Connect the nut on the axle carrier.

      Torque:
      80 N*m  { 816 kgf*cm, 59 ft.*lbf }

  25. CONNECT REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A01GN59

      Insert the bolt from the front of the vehicle. Then install the rear stabilizer link assembly LH with the nut.

      Torque:
      26 N*m  { 265 kgf*cm, 19 ft.*lbf }

  26. TIGHTEN REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A01GKAM

      Tighten the nut on the rear suspension member side.

      Torque:
      150 N*m  { 1530 kgf*cm, 111 ft.*lbf }
    2. A01GJ1J

      Tighten the nut on the rear axle carrier side.

      Torque:
      225 N*m  { 2294 kgf*cm, 166 ft.*lbf }

  27. INSTALL REAR WHEEL

    Torque:
    140 N*m  { 1428 kgf*cm, 103 ft.*lbf }

  28. PERFORM PARKING BRAKE SHOE BEDDING


    1. Perform parking brake shoe bedding ( Click here).

  29. INSPECT AND ADJUST REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT


    1. Inspect and adjust rear wheel alignment ( Click here).

  30. CHECK ABS SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL


    1. Check the speed sensor signal ( Click here).

  31. ADJUST HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY

    Click here

  32. ADJUST OBJECT RECOGNITION CAMERA

    Click here