REAR AXLE HUB ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

Note

When the brake pedal is first depressed after replacing the brake pads or pushing back the disc brake piston, DTC C1214 may be output. As there is no malfunction, clear the DTC.

Tech Tips


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

  • The procedure listed below is for the LH side.

PROCEDURE


  1. PRECAUTION

    Note

    After turning the power switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal notice before proceeding with work Click here.

  2. DISABLE BRAKE CONTROL

    Click here

  3. REMOVE REAR WHEEL

  4. SEPARATE REAR DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY


    1. 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.

  5. REMOVE PARKING BRAKE SHOE ADJUSTING HOLE PLUG

  6. REMOVE REAR DISC

    Click here

  7. INSPECT REAR AXLE HUB BEARING LOOSENESS


    1. A005A9K

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

      Maximum looseness
      0.05 mm (0.00196 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 (rear speed sensor).

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

  8. INSPECT REAR AXLE HUB RUNOUT


    1. A005B77

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

      Maximum runout
      0.05 mm (0.00196 in.)

      Note


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

      • Make sure to set the tip of the dial indicator towards the outside of the rear axle hub bolts.

      • Keep the magnet of the dial indicator away from the rear axle hub and bearing (rear speed sensor).

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

  9. INSTALL REAR DISC

    Click here

  10. INSTALL PARKING BRAKE SHOE ADJUSTING HOLE PLUG

    Click here

  11. INSTALL REAR DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY


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

      Torque:
      72 N*m  { 734 kgf*cm, 53 ft.*lbf }

  12. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE AUXILIARY BATTERY TERMINAL


    1. Connect the cable to the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal Click here.

    2. Connect the reservoir level switch connector.

    3. Clear the DTCs Click here.

  13. ADJUST PARKING BRAKE

    Click here

  14. INSTALL REAR WHEEL

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