Rear Axle Hub: Installation
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HINT
- Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side
- The procedure listed below is for the LH side
- INSTALL REAR AXLE HUB AND BEARING ASSEMBLY
- Hold the rear axle hub and bearing assembly between aluminum plates in a vise.NOTE: Do not overtighten the vise.
- Install the rear axle hub and bearing assembly to the rear axle carrier sub-assembly with the 4 bolts
Torque: 70 N*m (714 kgf*cm, 52 ft.*lbf)
- Hold the rear axle hub and bearing assembly between aluminum plates in a vise.
- INSTALL REAR NO. 2 WHEEL BEARING DUST DEFLECTOR
- Using SST and a press, install a new rear No 2 wheel bearing dust deflector to the rear axle carrier sub-assembly.
SST 09950-70010 (09951-07150), 09951-01000
HINT.
Align the hole for the rear speed sensor in the rear No 2 wheel bearing dust deflector with the rear axle carrier sub-assembly
- Using SST and a press, install a new rear No 2 wheel bearing dust deflector to the rear axle carrier sub-assembly.
- INSTALL REAR AXLE ASSEMBLY
- Connect the rear drive shaft assembly and to the rear axle assembly
- TEMPORARILY TIGHTEN REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY
- Temporarily tighten the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly to the rear axle carrier sub-assembly with the bolt and nut.NOTE: Turn the bolt while holding the nut.
HINT
Install the bolt from the rear side of the vehicle and temporarily tighten the bolt
- Temporarily tighten the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly to the rear axle carrier sub-assembly with the bolt and nut.
- TEMPORARILY TIGHTEN REAR NO. 1 UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY (See INSTALLATION )
- TEMPORARILY TIGHTEN REAR NO. 2 UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY (See INSTALLATION )
- TEMPORARILY TIGHTEN TOE CONTROL LINK SUB-ASSEMBLY
- Temporarily tighten the nutNOTE: Align the matchmarks on the rear suspension member and toe adjust plate.
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HINT
Fully tighten the nut after stabilizing the suspension
- Install the toe control link sub-assembly with a new nut.
Torque: 70 N*m (714 kgf*cm, 52 ft.*lbf)
- Temporarily tighten the nut
- TEMPORARILY TIGHTEN REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY (See INSTALLATION )
- INSTALL NO. 3 PARKING BRAKE CABLE ASSEMBLY
- Install the parking brake cable assembly to the rear axle carrier sub-assembly with the 2 nuts
Torque: 8.0 N*m (82 kgf*cm, 71 in.*lbf)
- Install the parking brake cable assembly to the rear axle carrier sub-assembly with the 2 nuts
- APPLY HIGH TEMPERATURE GREASE (See REASSEMBLY )
- INSTALL PARKING BRAKE SHOE LEVER SUB-ASSEMBLY (See REASSEMBLY )
- INSTALL NO. 2 PARKING BRAKE SHOE ASSEMBLY (See REASSEMBLY )
- INSTALL NO. 1 PARKING BRAKE SHOE ASSEMBLY (See REASSEMBLY )
- INSTALL PARKING BRAKE SHOE ADJUSTING SCREW SET (See REASSEMBLY )
- INSTALL NO. 1 PARKING BRAKE SHOE RETURN TENSION SPRING (See REASSEMBLY )
- INSTALL NO. 2 PARKING BRAKE SHOE RETURN TENSION SPRING (See REASSEMBLY )
- INSPECT PARKING BRAKE INSTALLATION (See REASSEMBLY )
- INSTALL REAR SPEED SENSOR
- Install the rear speed sensor with the bolt A and bolt B
Torque: Bolt A
6.0 N*m (61 kgf*cm, 53 in.*lbf)
Bolt B
8.5 N*m (87 kgf*cm, 75 in.*lbf)
NOTE:- Prevent foreign matter from attaching to the sensor tip.
- Do not twist the rear speed sensor when installing it.
- Install the rear speed sensor with the bolt A and bolt B
- INSTALL REAR DISC (See INSTALLATION )
- INSTALL REAR DISC BRAKE CYLINDER ASSEMBLY (See REASSEMBLY )
- TEMPORARILY INSTALL REAR AXLE SHAFT NUT
- Clean the threaded parts on the rear drive shaft assembly and rear axle shaft nut using a non-residue solventNOTE:
- Be sure to perform this work for a new rear drive shaft assembly.
- Keep the threaded parts free of oil and foreign objects.
- Install a new rear axle shaft nut
Torque: 290 N*m (2957 kgf*cm, 214 ft.*lbf)
HINT
Stake the nut after inspecting for looseness and runout in the following steps
- Clean the threaded parts on the rear drive shaft assembly and rear axle shaft nut using a non-residue solvent
- REMOVE REAR DISC BRAKE CYLINDER ASSEMBLY (See DISASSEMBLY )
- REMOVE REAR DISC (See REMOVAL )
- INSPECT REAR AXLE HUB BEARING LOOSENESS (See ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION )
- INSPECT REAR AXLE HUB RUNOUT (See ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION )
- INSTALL REAR DISC (See INSTALLATION )
- INSTALL REAR DISC BRAKE CYLINDER ASSEMBLY (See REASSEMBLY )
- INSTALL REAR AXLE SHAFT NUT
- Using a chisel and a hammer, stake the axle shaft nut
- ADJUST PARKING BRAKE SHOE CLEARANCE AND PARKING BRAKE PEDAL TRAVEL (See ADJUSTMENT )
- STABILIZE SUSPENSION (See INSTALLATION )
- FULLY TIGHTEN TOE CONTROL LINK SUB-ASSEMBLY (See INSTALLATION )
- FULLY TIGHTEN REAR NO. 1 UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY (See INSTALLATION )
- FULLY TIGHTEN REAR NO. 2 UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY (See INSTALLATION )
- FULLY TIGHTEN REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY (See INSTALLATION )
- FULLY TIGHTEN REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY
- Fully tighten the rear No 2 suspension arm assembly with the bolt and nut
Torque: 161 N*m (1642 kgf*cm, 119 ft.*lbf)
NOTE: Turn the bolt while holding the nut.
- Fully tighten the rear No 2 suspension arm assembly with the bolt and nut
- INSTALL REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER BRACE (See INSTALLATION )
- INSTALL NO. 2 DIFFERENTIAL SUPPORT PROTECTOR (See INSTALLATION )
- INSTALL REAR WHEEL
Torque: 103 N*m (1050 kgf*cm, 76 ft.*lbf)
- INSPECT AND ADJUST REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT
- INSPECT BRAKE WARNING LIGHT (See ADJUSTMENT )
- CHECK FOR SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL