REAR AXLE HUB (for AWD) 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 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. INSPECT REAR AXLE HUB BEARING LOOSENESS


    1. A01EKCN

      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. A01EJEI

      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 (0.00314 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. 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 }