Rear Suspension
Hub Bearing Unit ReplacementHub Bearing Unit:
1. Raise the rear of the vehicle, and support it with safety stands in the proper locations.
2. Remove the wheel nuts (A) and the rear wheel.
3. Remove the hub cap (A). Raise the stake (B), then remove the spindle nut (C).
4. Release the parking brake, and remove the brake drum (A) from the hub bearing unit.
NOTE:
^ Remove the adjuster plug (B), then, if necessary, turn the adjuster bolt (C) with a flat-tip screwdriver until the shoes become loose.
^ If the brake drum is stuck to the hub bearing unit, screw two 8 x 1.25 mm bolts (D) into the brake drum to push it away from the hub bearing unit. Turn each bolt 90° at a time to prevent cocking the brake drum.
^ After installation, press the brake pedal several times to make sure the brakes work.
5. Remove the hub bearing unit (A) from the spindle.
6. Install the hub bearing unit in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
^ Tighten all mounting hardware to the specified torque values.
^ Use new spindle nut and hub cap on reassembly.
^ Before installing the spindle nut, apply a small amount of engine oil to the seating surface of the nut. After tightening, use a drift to stake the spindle nut shoulder against the spindle.
^ Before installing the brake drum, clean the mating surface of the hub bearing unit and the inside of the brake drum.
^ Before installing the wheel, clean the mating surface of the brake drum and the inside of the wheel.
^ Check the wheel alignment.