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 CALIPER ASSEMBLY


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      Remove the 2 bolts and separate rear disc brake caliper assembly from the backing plate.

      Note


      • Do not disconnect the rear 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 flexible hose.

  3. REMOVE PARKING BRAKE SHOE ADJUSTING HOLE PLUG


    1. Remove the parking brake shoe adjusting hole plug from the rear disc.

  4. REMOVE REAR DISC


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      Put matchmarks on the rear disc and axle hub.

    2. Release the parking brake.

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      Turn the shoe adjuster to contract it until the disc turns freely, and then remove the rear disc.

  5. INSPECT REAR AXLE HUB BEARING LOOSENESS


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

      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.

  6. INSPECT REAR AXLE HUB RUNOUT


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

      • Make sure to install the tip of the dial indicator towards the inside of the rear axle hub bolt.

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

  7. INSTALL REAR DISC


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      Align the matchmarks and install the disc.

      Note

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

  8. INSTALL PARKING BRAKE SHOE ADJUSTING HOLE PLUG

  9. INSTALL REAR DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY


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

      Torque:
      88 N*m  { 900 kgf*cm, 65 ft.*lbf }

  10. ADJUST PARKING BRAKE

    Tech Tips

    Refer to the instructions for adjust parking brake Click here.

  11. INSTALL REAR WHEEL

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