REAR AXLE HUB BOLT REPLACEMENT

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 CALIPER ASSEMBLY


    1. A01EM42

      Remove the 2 bolts and rear disc brake caliper assembly.

      Note


      • Do not disconnect the rear brake flexible hose from the rear disc brake caliper assembly.

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

  3. REMOVE REAR DISC


    1. A01ELX3E01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Matchmark

      Put matchmarks on the rear disc and rear axle hub.

      Tech Tips

      The above step is not necessary when the rear disc will be replaced.

    2. A01EL4A

      Release the parking brake and remove the rear disc.

      Tech Tips

      If the rear disc cannot be removed easily, insert a screwdriver through the service hole to loosen the parking brake shoes by turning the adjusting screw.

  4. REMOVE REAR AXLE HUB BOLT


    1. A01EK3JE01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Hold
      *2 Turn
      *3 Nut

      Temporarily install the 2 nuts to the rear axle hub bolt as shown in the illustration.

      Recommended service nut
      Thread diameter: 12.0 mm (0.472 in.)
      Thread pitch: 1.5 mm (0.0591 in.)

      Note

      Install the nuts to prevent damage to the rear axle hub bolts.

    2. Using SST and a brass bar or an equivalent tool to hold the rear axle hub and bearing assembly, remove the rear axle hub bolt.

      SST
      09611-12010

      Note

      Do not damage the threads of the rear axle hub bolts.

  5. INSTALL REAR AXLE HUB BOLT


    1. A01EJRNE01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Hold
      *2 Turn
      *3 Nut
      *4 Washer

      Temporarily install a new rear axle hub bolt to the rear axle hub and bearing assembly.

    2. Install a washer and nut to the new rear axle hub bolt as shown in the illustration.

      Recommended service nut
      Thread diameter: 12.0 mm (0.472 in.)
      Thread pitch: 1.5 mm (0.0591 in.)

      Tech Tips

      The thickness of the washer is preferably 5 mm (0.197 in.) or more.

    3. Using a brass bar or an equivalent tool to hold the rear axle hub and bearing assembly, install the rear axle hub bolt by tightening the nut.

      Note


      • Install the nuts to prevent damage to the hub bolts.

      • Do not damage the threads of the rear axle hub bolts.

    4. Remove the 3 nuts and washer from the 3 rear axle hub bolts.

  6. INSTALL REAR DISC


    1. A01ELX3E01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Matchmark

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

      Note

      When installing a new rear disc, select the installation position where the rear disc has minimal runout.

  7. INSTALL REAR DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY


    1. A01EM42

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

      Torque:
      78 N*m  { 800 kgf*cm, 58 ft.*lbf }

  8. INSTALL REAR WHEEL

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