Rear Axle

REMOVAL

CAUTION:
- Before removing the wheel hub bearing, disconnect the ABS wheel sensor from the assembly. Then move it away from the hub. Failure to do so may result in damage to the sensor wires and the sensor becoming inoperative.
- Wheel hub bearing does not require maintenance. If any of the following occurs, replace wheel hub bearing.
1. Growling noise is emitted from wheel hub bearing during operation.
2. Wheel hub bearing drags or turns roughly. This occurs when turning hub by hand after bearing lock nut is tightened to specified torque.
3. Rear sensor rotor is damaged.

1. Remove brake drum.





2. Remove wheel bearing lock nut.
3. Remove wheel hub bearing assembly.

INSTALLATION
1. Install wheel hub bearing assembly.





2. Tighten wheel bearing lock nut. Before tightening, apply oil to threaded portion of rear spindle and both sides of plain washer.
: 216 - 284 Nm (22 - 29 kg-m, 159 - 210 ft. lbs.)
3. Check that wheel bearing operates smoothly.





4. Check wheel hub bearing axial end play.
Axial end play: 0.05 mm (0.0020 inch) or less