Rear Knuckle: Service and Repair

REAR HUB / AXLE

COMPONENTS:

REMOVAL
1. Release the parking brake.
2. Remove the wheel & tire assembly.





3. Remove the wheel speed sensor (A) from the carrier.





4. After loosening the bolts (A), remove the caliper assembly (B) from the carrier assembly and suspend it with wire.








5. Remove the brake disc (A).





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








7. Using the special tool (09432-11000), remove the tone wheel.





8. Remove the carrier assembly.
9. After unscrewing the flange nut, remove the nut.





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





11. Using the special tool (09432-11000), 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 scoring.
4. Check the carrier for cracks.

REASSEMBLY
1. Using the special tools (09453-33000B, 09545-21100) press-in the 2 bushings to the carrier.





2. Apply a thin coat of multi-purpose grease to the hub and bearing contact surface.
3. Using the special tool (09545-21100), press-in the bearing to the hub.





NOTE:
^ Do not press against the outer race of the bearing because that can cause damage to the bearing assembly.
^ Always use a new bearing assembly.

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





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





6. Fix 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 fix, adjust the parking brake adjusting nut in clockwise direction to enlarge the space between the shoe and lining assembly.





7. Tighten the 4 bolts (A) to the specified torque.





8. Rotate the hub to seat the bearing.
9. Using a spring balance, measure the wheel bearing starting torque.





10. Fix a dial gauge and measure the hub end play. Check that it is within the standard value.
Standard value