Wheel Hub: Service and Repair

REMOVAL
1. Remove the wheel and tire.
2. Remove the brake caliper assembly.

DISASSEMBLY





Oil Seal





1. Remove the oil seal with a screwdriver.

Wheel Hub





1. Remove the wheel hub from the knuckle with the SST and a press.

Caution: Support the wheel hub by hand to prevent it from falling.





2. Move the inner bearing race away from the axle with a hammer and chisel.





3. Set the SST between the wheel hub and bearing inner race, and remove the bearing inner race.

Wheel Bearing

Caution: Do not reuse the removed wheel bearing.





1. Remove the wheel bearing from the knuckle with the SST and a press.

Dust Cover

Caution:
Do not remove the dust cover if not necessary.
Do not reuse the removed dust cover.

1. Mark the dust cover and knuckle for proper reassembly.





2. Remove the dust cover with a chisel.

Wheel Studs

Caution:
Do not remove the wheel studs unless necessary.
Do not reuse the removed wheel.





1. Remove the wheel studs with a press.

ASSEMBLY

Wheel Stud
1. Install the new wheel studs with a press.

Dust Cover





1. Mark the new dust cover the same as the one removed.
2. Align the marks of the new dust cover and the knuckle.

Caution: Install the new dust cover as shown.

3. Install the new dust cover.

Wheel Bearing





1. Press the new wheel bearing in with the SST.

Wheel Hub





1. Press the wheel hub in with the SST.

Oil Seal

Caution:
Use a new oil seal, and apply grease to the lip of the seal.
Install the oil seal flush with the knuckle.





1. Install the new oil seal with the SST.

Hub Nut





Install a new nut, and stake it as shown.

Tightening torque: 177-235 Nm (18-24 m-kg, 130-174 ft lb)

After installation, check the rear wheel alignment.