REAR AXLE HUB ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION

Note

When the brake pedal is first depressed after replacing the brake pads or pushing back the disc brake piston, DTC C1341, C1342, C1343 and/or C1344 may be stored. As there is no malfunction, clear the DTC(s).

Tech Tips


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

  • The procedure listed below is for the LH side.


  1. PRECAUTION (w/ Air Suspension)

    Note

    Be sure to read Precaution thoroughly before servicing Click here.

  2. REMOVE REAR WHEEL

  3. SEPARATE REAR DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY


    1. A01NFAZ

      Remove the 2 bolts, and separate the rear disc brake caliper assembly.

      Note

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

  4. REMOVE PARKING BRAKE SHOE ADJUSTING HOLE PLUG


    1. Remove the parking brake shoe adjusting hole plug.

  5. REMOVE REAR DISC


    1. A01NFCBE01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Matchmark

      Put matchmarks on the rear disc and the axle hub.

    2. A01ND9X

      Release the parking brake and remove the rear disc.

      Tech Tips

      If the disc can not be removed easily, use a screwdriver to turn the shoe adjuster as shown in the illustration in order to contract the parking brake shoes.

  6. INSPECT REAR AXLE HUB BEARING LOOSENESS


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

      Maximum looseness
      0 mm (0 in.)

      Note


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

      • Keep the magnet of the dial indicator away from the rear axle hub and bearing assembly.

      Tech Tips

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

  7. INSPECT REAR AXLE HUB RUNOUT


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

      • Keep the magnet of the dial indicator away from the rear axle hub and bearing assembly.

      Tech Tips

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

  8. INSTALL REAR DISC


    1. A01NFCBE01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Matchmark

      Align the matchmarks and install the rear disc.

      Note

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

  9. INSTALL PARKING BRAKE SHOE ADJUSTING HOLE PLUG


    1. Install the parking brake shoe adjusting hole plug.

  10. INSTALL REAR DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY


    1. A01NFAZ

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

      Torque:
      78 N*m  { 799 kgf*cm, 58 ft.*lbf }

  11. ADJUST PARKING BRAKE SHOE CLEARANCE AND PARKING BRAKE PEDAL TRAVEL (for LHD)


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

    2. Completely release the parking brake pedal.

    3. A01NF8OE01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Lock Nut
      *2 Adjusting Nut

      Loosen the lock nut and the adjusting nut to completely release the parking brake cable.

    4. Remove the rear wheels.

    5. Temporarily install the hub nuts to the hub bolts.

      Tech Tips

      Securely install the hub nuts to the rear disc.

    6. Remove the parking brake shoe adjusting hole plug.

    7. A01NCOWE04
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Expand
      *2 Contract

      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
      Returns 8 notches.

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

    10. Install the parking brake 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 10 notches at 300 N (31 kgf, 67.5 lbf)
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      Text in Illustration
      *1 Lock Nut
      *2 Adjusting Nut

      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 from the hub bolts.

    16. Install the rear wheels.

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

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

  12. ADJUST PARKING BRAKE SHOE CLEARANCE AND PARKING BRAKE PEDAL TRAVEL (for RHD)


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

    2. Completely release the parking brake pedal.

    3. A01NH7FE01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Lock Nut
      *2 Adjusting Nut

      Loosen the lock nut and the adjusting nut to completely release the parking brake cable.

    4. Remove the rear wheels.

    5. Temporarily install the hub nuts to the hub bolts.

      Tech Tips

      Securely install the hub nuts to the rear disc.

    6. Remove the shoe adjusting hole plug.

    7. A01NCOWE04
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Expand
      *2 Contract

      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
      Returns 8 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 10 notches at 300 N (31 kgf, 67.5 lbf)
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      Text in Illustration
      *1 Lock Nut
      *2 Adjusting Nut

      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 from the hub bolts.

    16. Install the rear wheels.

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

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

  13. INSTALL REAR WHEEL

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