Wheel Knuckle, Wheel Hub And Bearing Assembly
| ITEM | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bush - lower control arm to wheel knuckle |
| 2 | Brake caliper location |
| 3 | Cross axis joint - lower control arm to wheel knuckle |
| 4 | Bearing - wheel hub |
| 5 | Circlip - wheel hub bearing |
| 6 | Wheel hub |
| 7 | Hub nut |
| 8 | Wheel stud (5 off) |
| 9 | Cross axis joint - wheel knuckle to toe link |
The rear wheel knuckle is an aluminum casting which provides for the attachment of the rear upper and lower control arms and the tie rod. The rear wheel knuckle also provides the mounting locations for the wheel hub and bearing assembly.
The hub assembly comprises a wheel hub and a drive flange. A bearing is fitted in the knuckle and is secured with a circlip. It is first pressed into the knuckle with a circlip added to secure it. The wheel hub is pressed into the bearing. The drive flange has wheel studs attached to it and locates on the splined drive shaft and is secured with a stake nut.