Removal And Installation

REAR WHEEL HUB

Removal and Installation


REMOVAL

1.Remove the wheel and tire assembly using power tool. Refer to "Adjustment" Adjustment.
2.Remove hub cap from brake drum, using a suitable tool.
3.Remove wheel hub lock nut and brake drum.

CAUTION:
Do not apply force to the brake drum to avoid damage to the wheel bearing. If the wheel bearing inner race is separated due to force, replace the wheel bearing with a new one.
4.Remove wheel sensor. Refer to "REAR WHEEL SENSOR : Removal and Installation" Removal And Installation.
5.Remove brake shoe assembly. Refer to "Removal and Installation" Removal And Installation.
6.Remove spindle bolts. Separate back plate and spindle from rear suspension beam.
7.Remove the wheel studs from brake drum using a suitable press.

CAUTION:
- Remove studs only when necessary.
- Do not hammer the stud and avoid impact to the brake drum.
- Pull the stud straight out to avoid damage to the stud.

INSTALLATION

Note the following, and install in the reverse order of removal.

CAUTION:
- During the installation, do not damage the wheel bearing seal. If damaged, replace wheel bearing with a new one.
- Do not allow paint to adhere to the wheel bearing seal.
- Check each mating surface for water and foreign matter. If there is any water or foreign matter, clean the mating surface.





- Position the stud (1) to the brake drum. Place a washer (A) on the opposite end of the stud and by use of a nut (B), tighten to press the stud into the brake drum.

CAUTION:
- Check that no clearance exists between brake drum, and stud after installation.
- Do not reuse stud.
- Insert brake drum to the spindle with the spindle axis arranged in a straight line. (Brake drum may be stuck at the axis if not installed in a straight line.)

CAUTION:
- If the brake drum becomes stuck and must be pulled out, do not use tools. Replace the wheel bearing with a new one if the brake drum cannot be pulled out without use of tools.
- If the brake drum becomes stuck and the wheel bearing inner race is damaged, replace the wheel bearing with a new one.





- Using the Tool, install hub cap on brake drum.
Tool number: ST30720000 (-)

CAUTION:
- Do not reuse hub cap.
- Do not reuse wheel lock nut.
- Tighten the wheel lock nut to the specified torque.