Rear Hub and Bearing

WHEEL HUB AND AXLE HOUSING

DISASSEMBLY

Wheel Hub





- Remove wheel bearing (with flange) and wheel hub as one unit from axle housing before disassembling.

Wheel Bearing





1. Using a press and drift as shown in figure, press wheel bearing out.
2. Discard old wheel bearing assembly. Replace with a new one.





3. Remove inner race from hub using a bearing replacer/puller.

CAUTION:
^ Do not reuse old inner race although it is of the same brand as the bearing assembly.
^ Do not replace grease seals as single parts.

Axle Housing





1. Attach a drift on outer shell of bushing as shown in figure. Remove bushing using arm bushing remover.

NOTE: When placing axle housing in a vise, use wooden blocks or copper plates as pads.

2. Ensure axle housing bore is free from scratches or deformities before pressing bushing into it.





3. Attach bushing to chamfered bore end of axle housing. Then press it until it is flush with end face of axle housing.

INSPECTION

Wheel Hub And Axle Housing
- Check wheel hub and axle housing for cracks by using a magnetic exploration or dyeing test.
- Check wheel bearing for damage, seizure, rust or rough operation.
- Check rubber bushing for wear or other damage. Replace if necessary.

ASSEMBLY

1. Place hub on a block.





2. Attach a drift to inner race of wheel bearing and press it into hub as shown in figure.

NOTE: Be careful not to damage grease seal.