Rear Axle

REMOVAL

CAUTION:
- Before removing the rear wheel hub assembly, disconnect the ABS wheel sensor from the assembly. Then move it away from the hub assembly. 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 symptoms are noted, replace wheel hub bearing assembly.
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.

1. Remove brake caliper assembly.
2. Remove wheel bearing lock nut.
3. Remove brake rotor.





4. Remove wheel hub bearing from spindle.
Brake hose does not need to be disconnected from brake caliper.
Suspend caliper assembly with wire so as not to stretch brake hose.
Be careful not to depress brake pedal, or piston will pop out. Make sure brake hose is not twisted.





5. Remove the ABS sensor rotor using suitable puller, drift and bearing replacer.

INSTALLATION





- With vehicles equipped with ABS, press-fit ABS sensor rotor into wheel hub bearing using a drift.
Do not reuse ABS sensor rotor. When installing, replace it with a new one.





- Press-fit ABS sensor rotor as far as the location shown in figure.
- Install wheel hub bearing.





- Tighten wheel bearing lock nut.
Before tightening, apply oil to threaded portion of rear spindle.
Do not reuse wheel bearing lock nut.
187 - 255 Nm (19 - 26 kg-m, 138 - 188 ft. lbs.)
- Check that wheel bearings operate smoothly.





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





- Clinch two places of lock nut.





- Install hub cap using a suitable tool.
Do not reuse hub cap. When installing, replace it with a new one.