Hub Bearing Unit Replacement

Raise and support the vehicle (see LIFT AND SUPPORT POINTS ).
Remove the wheel nuts (A) and the rear wheel.

Fig 1: Wheel Nuts With Torque Specifications
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Release the parking brake lever fully.
Remove the brake caliper bracket mounting bolts (A), then remove the caliper assembly (B) from the knuckle. To prevent damage to the caliper assembly or the brake hose, use a short piece of wire to hang the caliper assembly from the undercarriage. Do not twist the brake hose excessively.

Fig 2: Caliper Assembly And Brake Caliper Bracket Mounting Bolts With Torque Specification
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Remove the two washers (A).
NOTE: During installation, make sure the washers are installed between the brake caliper bracket and the knuckle.

Fig 3: Identifying Washers
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4WD model: Pry up the stake (A) on the spindle nut (B), then remove the nut.

Fig 4: Stake And Spindle Nut With Torque Specifications
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Remove the rear brake disc/drum (see REAR BRAKE DISC REPLACEMENT ).
2WD model: Remove the flange bolts (A), and remove the hub bearing unit (B) and the O-ring (C).

Fig 5: Hub Bearing Unit, O-Ring And Flange Bolts With Torque Specifications
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4WD model: Remove the flange bolts (A), and remove the hub bearing unit (B) by tapping the driveshaft end (C) with a soft face hammer while drawing the hub bearing unit outward.
NOTE: Do not pull the driveshaft end outward. The driveshaft inboard joint may come apart.

Fig 6: Hub Bearing Unit, Driveshaft End And Flange Bolt With Torque Specifications
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Check the hub bearing unit for damage and cracks.
Install the hub bearing unit in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
- 4WD model: Use a new spindle nut on reassembly.
- 4WD model: Before installing the spindle nut, apply a small amount of engine oil to the seating surface on the nut. After tightening, use a drift to stake the spindle nut shoulder against the driveshaft.
- 2WD model: Use a new O-ring on reassembly.
- Before installing the brake disc/drum, clean the mating surfaces of the hub bearing unit and the inside of the brake disc/drum.
- Before installing the wheel, clean the mating surfaces between the brake disc/drum and the inside of the wheel.
Check the wheel alignment, and adjust it if necessary (see WHEEL ALIGNMENT ).