Rear Knuckle: Service and Repair

REAR HUB / CARRIER

COMPONENTS

REMOVAL
1. Release the parking brake.
2. Remove the wheel and tire.
3. Remove the wheel speed sensor from the carrier.
4. Remove the caliper assembly from the carrier and suspend it with a wire.
5. Remove the brake disc.

6. Remove the rear axle hub mounting bolts (4).

7. Using the special tool (09455-21000), remove the tone wheel.

8. Remove the carrier assembly.

9. Raise the crimped portion of the flange nut and remove the flange nut.

10. While supporting the flange area of the bearing outer race, press-out the rear axle hub.

11. Using the special tool (09455-21000), remove the bearing inner race from the axle hub.

12. Using the special tools (09453-33000B, 09545-21100), remove the 2 bushings from the carrier.

INSPECTION
1. Check the rear hub bearing for wear or damage.
2. Check the rear tone wheel for chipped teeth.
3. Check the hub inner surface for scores.
4. Check the carrier for cracks.

INSTALLATION

1. Using the special tools (09453-3300B, 09545-21100), press-in the 2 bushings to the carrier.
2. Apply thin coat of multi-purpose grease to the hub and bearing contact surface.

3. Using the special tool (09221-21000), press-in the bearing to the hub.

NOTE:
^ Do not press the outer race of the bearing. That will cause the damage of the bearing assembly.
^ When installing bearing assembly, always use the new one.

4. After tightening the flange nut, crimp the nut to meet the concave portion of the spindle.

5. Using the special tool (09221-21000), press-in the tone wheel.

6. Fit the hub and bearing assembly to the brake backing plate so that the rounded area of the bearing outer race is placed facing upward.

NOTE: If it is difficult to fit, adjust the parking brake adjusting nut to enlarge the space of the shoe and lining assembly.

7. Tighten the 4 bolts to the specified torque.
8. Rotate the hub to seat the bearing.

9. Using a spring balance, measure the wheel bearing starting torque.
10. After installation, check ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) sensor signal and front wheel alignment.