Rear Axle Shaft
REAR AXLE SHAFTCOMPONENTS (Part 1):
COMPONENTS (Part 2):
COMPONENTS (Part 3):
ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION
HINT:
^ Use the same procedures for the LH side and RH side.
^ The procedures listed below are for the LH side.
1. REMOVE REAR WHEEL LH
2. DISCONNECT REAR DISC BRAKE CYLINDER ASSEMBLY LH
3. REMOVE REAR DISC LH
4. INSPECT REAR AXLE HUB BEARING LOOSENESS
(a) Using a dial indicator, measure for looseness near the center of the axle hub.
Maximum looseness: 0.05 mm (0.00197 inch)
NOTICE: Ensure that the dial indicator is set at a right angle to the measurement surface. If the looseness exceeds the maximum, replace the axle hub.
5. INSPECT REAR AXLE HUB RUNOUT
(a) Using a dial indicator, measure for runout on the surface of the axle hub outside the hub bolt.
Maximum runout: 0.05 mm (0.00197 inch)
NOTICE: Ensure that the dial indicator is set at a right angle to the measurement surface. If the runout exceeds the maximum, replace the axle hub.
6. INSTALL REAR DISC LH
7. ADJUST PARKING BRAKE SHOE CLEARANCE
8. CONNECT REAR DISC BRAKE CYLINDER ASSEMBLY LH
9. INSTALL REAR WHEEL LH
10. CHECK PARKING BRAKE PEDAL TRAVEL
11. ADJUST PARKING BRAKE PEDAL TRAVEL
REMOVAL
HINT:
^ Use the same procedures for the LH side and RH side.
^ The procedures listed below are for the LH side.
1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
CAUTION: Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.
NOTICE: Some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected.
2. REMOVE REAR WHEEL LH
3. DRAIN BRAKE FLUID
4. DISCONNECT REAR BRAKE FLEXIBLE HOSE
(a) Disconnect the brake tube from the flexible hose with SST while holding the flexible hose with a wrench.
SST 09023-00101
NOTICE:
^ Do not bend or damage the brake tube.
^ Do not allow any foreign matter such as dirt and dust to enter the brake tube from the connecting point.
(b) Remove the clip.
5. DISCONNECT REAR DISC BRAKE CYLINDER ASSEMBLY LH
(a) Remove the 2 bolts and disconnect rear disc brake cylinder.
NOTICE:
^ Do not twist or bend the flexible hose.
^ Do not disconnect the flexible hose from the disc brake cylinder.
6. REMOVE REAR DISC LH
7. REMOVE PARKING BRAKE SHOE RETURN TENSION SPRING LH
8. REMOVE NO. 1 PARKING BRAKE SHOE ASSEMBLY LH
9. REMOVE NO. 2 PARKING BRAKE SHOE ASSEMBLY LH
10. REMOVE PARKING BRAKE SHOE LEVER SUBASSEMBLY LH
11. DISCONNECT NO. 3 PARKING BRAKE CABLE ASSEMBLY
12. DISCONNECT REAR SPEED SENSOR LH
13. REMOVE REAR AXLE SHAFT
(a) Remove the 4 nuts and rear axle shaft together with the parking brake plate.
(b) Remove the O-ring.
14. REMOVE REAR AXLE SHAFT OIL SEAL
(a) Using SST, tap out the oil seal.
SST 09308-00010
NOTICE: Be careful not to damage the axle housing hole.
DISASSEMBLY
1. REMOVE REAR AXLE SHAFT SNAP RING
(a) Using a snap ring expander, remove the snap ring.
2. REMOVE REAR AXLE SHAFT
(a) Using SST and a press, press out the rear axle shaft.
SST 09521-25011, 09521-25021
(b) Remove the rear axle bearing inner retainer from the axle hub.
(c) Remove the rear axle shaft washer from the axle hub.
(d) Grind the rear axle bearing inner race surface using a grinder, then remove it with a chisel.
3. REMOVE REAR AXLE HUB AND BEARING ASSEMBLY
(a) Temporarily install 4 nuts to the housing bolts.
NOTICE: Do not use any nuts removed from the vehicle, as they may be damaged.
(b) Using a hammer, remove the 4 housing bolts and rear axle hub and bearing.
(c) Remove the nuts.
4. REMOVE BRAKE DRUM OIL DEFLECTOR
(a) Using SST, remove the 5 hub bolts.
SST 09650-17011
(b) Remove the deflector and deflector gasket from the rear axle shaft.
INSPECTION
1. INSPECT REAR AXLE SHAFT
(a) Using a dial indicator, measure the rear axle shaft runout and flange runout.
Maximum runout:
Shaft runout: 1.50 mm (0.0591 inch)
Flange runout: 0.05 mm (0.00197 inch)
If the rear axle shaft or flange is damaged or worn, or if the runout is greater than the maximum, replace the rear axle shaft.
REASSEMBLY
NOTICE: Do not allow foreign matter, etc. to contact the ABS rotor bearing.
1. INSTALL BRAKE DRUM OIL DEFLECTOR
(a) Install a new deflector gasket and deflector to the rear axle shaft.
HINT: Align the 2 oil drain holes.
(b) Temporarily install a washer and nut to 5 new hub bolts as shown in the illustration.
(c) Install the hub bolts by tightening each nut.
(d) Removed the washer and nut from each hub bolt.
2. INSTALL REAR AXLE HUB AND BEARING ASSEMBLY
(a) Position the parking brake plate on a new rear axle hub and bearing.
NOTICE: Make sure to securely fit the bearing to the parking brake plate.
(b) Using 2 socket wrenches and a press, press in the 4 housing bolts.
3. INSTALL REAR AXLE SHAFT
(a) Install the washer and a new retainer to the axle hub as shown in the illustration.
NOTICE:
^ Install the washer with its tapered surface facing downward.
^ Install the retainer with its chamfered surface facing downward.
(b) Using SST and a press, press in the rear axle shaft.
SST 09631-12090, 09726-40010, 09951-01100
NOTICE: Make sure to securely fit the bearing to the rear axle shaft.
4. INSTALL REAR AXLE SHAFT SNAP RING
(a) Using a snap ring expander, install a new snap ring.
INSTALLATION
1. INSTALL REAR AXLE SHAFT OIL SEAL
(a) Using SST and a hammer, tap in a new oil seal.
SST 09950-60020 (09951-00770), 09950-70010 (09951-07150)
(b) Apply MP grease to the lip of the oil seal.
NOTICE: Do not allow foreign matter, etc. to contact the axle shaft housing hole.
2. INSTALL REAR AXLE SHAFT
(a) Apply MP grease to a new O-ring.
(b) Install the O-ring to the axle shaft.
(c) Install the rear axle shaft and parking brake plate with the 4 nuts.
Torque: 60 Nm (612 kgf-cm, 44 ft. lbs.)
3. INSPECT REAR AXLE SHAFT LH
(a) Inspect the rear axle shaft.
4. CONNECT REAR SPEED SENSOR LH
5. CONNECT NO. 3 PARKING BRAKE CABLE ASSEMBLY
6. INSTALL PARKING BRAKE SHOE LEVER SUBASSEMBLY LH
7. INSTALL NO. 2 PARKING BRAKE SHOE ASSEMBLY LH
8. INSTALL NO. 1 PARKING BRAKE SHOE ASSEMBLY LH
9. INSTALL PARKING BRAKE SHOE RETURN TENSION SPRING LH
10. CHECK PARKING BRAKE INSTALLATION
11. INSTALL REAR DISC LH
12. ADJUST PARKING BRAKE SHOE CLEARANCE
13. CONNECT REAR DISC BRAKE CYLINDER ASSEMBLY LH
(a) Connect the rear disc brake cylinder and install 2 new bolts.
Torque: 95 Nm (969 kgf-cm, 70 ft. lbs.)
NOTICE:
^ Do not twist the flexible hose.
^ Make sure that the bolts are free from damage and foreign matter.
^ Do not overtighten the bolts.
14. CONNECT REAR BRAKE FLEXIBLE HOSE
(a) Set the flexible hose to the connecting point with the brake tube, and then install a new clip.
(b) Using SST, connect the flexible hose to the brake tube while holding the flexible hose with a wrench.
SST 09023-00101
Torque:
without SST 15 Nm (155 kgf-cm, 11 ft. lbs.)
with SST 14 Nm (145 kgf-cm, 10 ft. lbs.)
HINT: Use a torque wrench with a fulcrum length of 30 cm (11.8 inch).
NOTICE:
^ Do not bend or damage the brake tube.
^ Do not allow any foreign matter such as dirt and dust to enter the brake tube from the connecting point.
15. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
NOTICE: Some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected.
16. FILL RESERVOIR WITH BRAKE FLUID
17. BLEED AIR FROM BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER
18. BLEED AIR FROM BRAKE LINE
19. BLEED AIR FROM ABS AND TRACTION ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY
20. CHECK BRAKE FLUID LEVEL IN RESERVOIR
21. CHECK FOR BRAKE FLUID LEAKS
22. INSTALL REAR WHEEL LH
Torque:
for Aluminum Wheel 131 Nm (1336 kgf-cm, 97 ft. lbs.)
for Steel Wheel 209 Nm (2131 kgf-cm, 154 ft. lbs.)
23. INSPECT DIFFERENTIAL OIL
24. INSPECT FOR DIFFERENTIAL OIL LEAK
25. CHECK PARKING BRAKE PEDAL TRAVEL
26. ADJUST PARKING BRAKE PEDAL TRAVEL
27. CHECK SRS WARNING LIGHT
28. CHECK SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL