REAR AXLE HUB ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION

Tech Tips


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

  • The procedure listed below is for the LH side.


  1. REMOVE REAR WHEEL

  2. SEPARATE REAR DISC BRAKE CYLINDER ASSEMBLY


    1. A01631D

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

      Note

      Hang the caliper with wire or equivalent.

  3. REMOVE REAR DISC


    1. A015ZN1E01

      Put matchmarks on the rear disc and rear axle hub.

    2. A0163A5

      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. A0160YK

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

      Maximum looseness
      0.05 mm (0.00196 in.)

      Note

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

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

  5. INSPECT REAR AXLE HUB RUNOUT


    1. A0161WQ

      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
      0.05 mm (0.00196 in.)

      Note

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

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

  6. INSTALL REAR DISC


    1. A015ZN1E01

      Align matchmarks of the rear disc and rear axle hub, and install the rear disc.

      Note

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

  7. INSTALL REAR DISC BRAKE CYLINDER ASSEMBLY


    1. A01631D

      Install the rear disc brake cylinder assembly to the rear axle carrier with the 2 bolts.

      Torque:
      54 N*m  { 551 kgf*cm, 40 ft.*lbf }

      Note


      • Do not twist the brake hose.

      • Make sure that the bolts are free from damage and foreign matter.

      • Do not overtighten the bolts.

  8. ADJUST PARKING BRAKE SHOE CLEARANCE AND PARKING BRAKE PEDAL TRAVEL


    1. Remove the No. 1 instrument panel under cover sub-assembly Click here.

    2. Completely release the parking brake pedal.

    3. A0162FNE02

      Loosen the lock nut and No. 1 wire adjusting nut to completely release the parking brake cable.

    4. Remove the rear wheel.

    5. Temporarily install the hub nuts.

    6. Remove the shoe adjusting hole plug.

    7. A016193E01

      Turn the shoe adjuster and expand the shoe until the disc locks.

    8. Turn and contract the shoe adjuster until the disc can rotate smoothly.

      Standard
      Return 7 notches.

    9. Check that there is no brake drag against the shoe.

    10. Install the shoe adjusting hole plug.

    11. Turn the adjusting nut until the parking brake pedal travel is corrected to be within the specified range.

      Parking brake pedal travel
      7 to 9 notches at 300 N (31 kgf, 67.5 lbf)

    12. Using a wrench or an equivalent tool, hold the adjusting nut and tighten the lock nut.

      Torque:
      7.0 N*m  { 71 kgf*cm, 62 in.*lbf }

    13. Operate the parking brake pedal 3 to 4 times, and check the parking brake pedal travel.

    14. Check that there is no brake drag against the shoe.

    15. Remove the hub nuts.

    16. Install the rear wheel.

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

    17. Install the No. 1 instrument panel under cover sub-assembly Click here.

  9. INSTALL REAR WHEEL

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