Rear Axle Hub: Removal

REMOVE REAR WHEEL
REMOVE BRAKE DRUM
CHECK BEARING BACKLASH AND AXLE HUB DEVIATION
1. Set a dial indicator near the center of the axle hub and check the backlash in the bearing shaft direction.
  Maximum: 0.05 mm (0.0020 in.)
  
  If the backlash exceeds the maximum, replace the axle hub assembly.
  
  Fig 1: Setting Dial Indicator Near Center Of Axle Hub To Checking Backlash
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2. Using a dial indicator, check the deviation at the surface of the axle hub outside the hub bolt.
  Maximum: 0.07 mm (0.0028 in.)
If the deviation exceeds the maximum, replace the axle hub assembly.
w/ ABS:
DISCONNECT ABS SPEED SENSOR CONNECTOR

Fig 2: Checking Deviation At Surface Of Axle Hub Using Dial Indicator
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REMOVE AXLE HUB ASSEMBLY
1. Remove the 4 bolts and axle hub assembly.
2. Support the rear brake assembly securely.
Fig 3: Removing 4 Bolts And Axle Hub Assembly
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