REAR AXLE HUB INSTALLATION

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

Tech Tips


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

  • The following procedure is for the LH side.

PROCEDURE


  1. INSTALL REAR AXLE HUB AND BEARING ASSEMBLY (for 2WD)


    1. Install the rear axle hub and bearing assembly and rear disc brake dust cover sub-assembly to the rear axle carrier sub-assembly with the 4 bolts.

      Torque:
      90 N*m  { 918 kgf*cm, 66 ft.*lbf }

  2. INSTALL REAR AXLE HUB AND BEARING ASSEMBLY (for AWD)


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      *a Matchmark

      Align the matchmarks on the rear drive shaft assembly and rear axle hub and bearing assembly.

      Note

      Be careful not to damage the thread portion of the rear drive shaft assembly.

    2. Install the rear axle hub sub-assembly and rear disc brake dust cover to the rear axle carrier with the 4 bolts.

      Torque:
      90 N*m  { 918 kgf*cm, 66 ft.*lbf }

      Note

      Be careful not to damage the drive shaft boot.

  3. INSTALL REAR DISC

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  4. INSTALL REAR DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY

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  5. TEMPORARILY TIGHTEN REAR AXLE SHAFT NUT


    1. 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.

    2. Using a 30 mm socket wrench, install the rear axle shaft nut.

      Torque:
      216 N*m  { 2203 kgf*cm, 159 ft.*lbf }

      Note

      Stake the rear axle shaft nut after inspecting for looseness and runout in the following steps.

      Tech Tips

      Depress the brake pedal to prevent the drive shaft from rotating.

  6. SEPARATE REAR DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY

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  7. REMOVE REAR DISC

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  8. INSPECT REAR AXLE HUB BEARING LOOSENESS

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  9. INSPECT REAR AXLE HUB RUNOUT

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  10. INSTALL REAR DISC

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  11. INSTALL REAR DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY

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  12. STAKE REAR AXLE SHAFT NUT


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      Using a chisel and hammer, stake the rear axle shaft nut.

  13. CONNECT SKID CONTROL SENSOR WIRE (for 2WD)


    1. Connect the skid control sensor connector to the rear axle hub and bearing assembly.

  14. CONNECT SKID CONTROL SENSOR WIRE (for AWD)


    1. Connect the skid control sensor connector to the rear axle hub and bearing assembly.

  15. INSTALL REAR WHEEL

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  16. CHECK FOR SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL

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