Brake Drum: Installation
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NOTE: When tightening the new wheel hub nut, rotate the brake drum counterclockwise until the correct torque is achieved or damage to the wheel bearing may occur.NOTE: Avoid impact on the wheel speed sensor ring and any contact between the sensor ring and a magnetic surface or damage to the sensor ring may occur. Make sure the wheel speed sensor ring is clean or sensor failure may occur.NOTE: A new wheel hub nut must be installed or incorrect clamp load may occur resulting in wheel bearing failure.
Position the brake drum and wheel hub assembly and install a new wheel hub nut.
- While rotating the brake drum in the opposite direction, tighten the wheel hub nut to 235 Nm (173 lb-ft).
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NOTE: A new dust cap must be installed or bearing failure may occur.
Install a new dust cap.
- Install the wheel and tire. For additional information, refer to WHEEL AND TIRE .