Removal & Installation (MX-6 & 626)
- Raise and support rear of vehicle. Release parking brake. Remove wheel. Remove grease cap and wheel bearing lock nut. Remove brake drum. Replace brake drum if measured diameter exceeds maximum diameter specified. See DRUM BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS at end of article.
- To install, reverse removal procedure. Replace lock nut and tighten to 73-131 ft. lbs. (99-178 N.m). Check hub end play. If end play exceeds .008" (.20 mm), replace wheel bearings. Stake lock nut to groove in axle.