Rear Knuckle: Service and Repair
WHEEL HUB, REAR KNUCKLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATIONCaution:
^ Performing the following procedures without first removing the ABS wheel-speed sensor may possibly cause an open circuit in the wiring harness if it is pulled by mistake. Before performing the following procedures, remove the ABS wheel-speed sensor (axle side) and fix it to an appropriate place where the sensor will not be pulled by mistake while servicing the vehicle.
1. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
2. Install in the reverse order of removal.
3. After installation, inspect the rear wheel alignment.
Locknut Removal Note
1. Lock the disc plate by applying the brakes.
2. Knock the crimped portion of the locknut outward using a chisel and a hammer.
3. Remove the locknut.
Brake Caliper Component Removal Note
1. Suspend the brake caliper component using a cable.
Rear Drive shaft Removal Note
1. Temporarily install a scare nut onto the end of the rear drive shaft.
2. Tap the nut with a copper hammer to loosen the drive shaft from the wheel hub.
3. Separate the rear drive shaft from the wheel hub.
Wheel Hub Component Removal Note
1. Remove the wheel hub component using the SSTs.
2. If the bearing inner race remains on the wheel hub component, use a chisel to secure a sufficient space for installing the SST between wheel hub component and bearing inner race.
3. Remove the bearing inner race using the SST.
Wheel Bearing Removal Note
1. Remove the wheel bearing from the rear knuckle using the SSTs.
Dust Cover Removal Note
Note:
^ Remove the dust cover only if there is an abnormality.
1. Place an alignment mark on the dust cover and rear knuckle for proper installation.
2. Remove the dust cover using a chisel.
Bushing Removal Note
1. Remove the bushing from the rear knuckle using the SSTs.
Wheel Hub Bolt Removal Note
Note:
^ Remove the dust cover only if there is an abnormality.
1. Remove the wheel hub bolts from the wheel hub using a press.
Wheel Hub Bolt Installation Note
1. Press in new wheel hub bolts into the wheel hub using a press.
Bushing Installation Note
1. Press the new bushing into the rear knuckle using the SSTs.
Dust Cover Installation Note
1. Align the new and old dust covers and place alignment marks on the new dust cover.
2. Align the marks on the new dust cover and rear knuckle.
3. Press the new dust cover onto the rear knuckle using the SSTs.
Wheel Bearing Installation Note
1. Install a new wheel bearing using the SSTs.
Wheel Hub Component Installation Note
1. Install the wheel hub component using the SSTs.
Locknut Installation Note
1. Tighten a new locknut.
2. Install a new locknut and indent to crimp the locknut, using a chisel and hammer.