CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.
The procedure listed below is for the LH side.
PROCEDURE
INSTALL REAR AXLE HUB AND BEARING ASSEMBLY (for 2WD)
Install the rear axle hub and bearing assembly to the rear axle carrier sub-assembly with the 4 bolts.
INSTALL REAR AXLE HUB AND BEARING ASSEMBLY (for AWD)
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Install the rear axle hub and bearing assembly to the rear drive shaft assembly.
Note
Align the matchmarks on the rear drive shaft assembly and rear axle hub and bearing assembly.
Install the rear axle hub and bearing assembly to the rear axle carrier sub-assembly with the 4 bolts.
TEMPORARILY INSTALL REAR AXLE SHAFT NUT (for AWD)
Clean the threaded parts on the rear drive shaft assembly and a new rear axle shaft nut using non-residue solvent.
Note
Be sure to perform this work even when using a new rear drive shaft assembly.
Keep the threaded parts free of oil and foreign matter.
Temporarily install the rear disc with the 5 hub nuts.
Using a 30 mm socket wrench, while applying the parking brakes, temporarily install the rear axle shaft nut.
Note
Stake the rear axle shaft nut after inspecting for looseness and runout in the following steps.
Remove the 5 hub nuts and the rear disc.
INSPECT REAR AXLE HUB BEARING LOOSENESS
INSPECT REAR AXLE HUB RUNOUT
INSTALL SKID CONTROL SENSOR WIRE (for 2WD)
INSTALL REAR SPEED SENSOR (for AWD)
Install the rear speed sensor to the rear axle carrier sub-assembly with the bolt.
Note
Do not twist the rear speed sensor when installing it.
INSTALL REAR DISC
INSTALL PARKING BRAKE SHOE ADJUSTING HOLE PLUG
INSTALL REAR DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY
STAKE REAR AXLE SHAFT NUT (for AWD)
Using a chisel and hammer, stake the rear axle shaft nut.
INSTALL REAR SUSPENSION ARM COVER
ADJUST PARKING BRAKE
INSTALL REAR WHEEL
CHECK FOR SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL