Rear Axle Hub And Bearing: Installation

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INSTALL REAR AXLE HUB AND BEARING ASSEMBLY LH
1. for 2WD:
  1. Install the axle hub and bearing to the axle carrier with the 4 bolts.
    Torque: 90 Nm (918 kgf.cm, 68 ft.lbf)
    
    NOTE: Do not place the hub and bearing's magnet rotor side so that it is facing downward, and do not allow the magnet rotor side to become damaged or contact foreign matter.
    
    Fig 1: Identiyfing Axle Hub And Bearing Bolts
    Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
2. fro 4WD:
  1. Align the shaft splines and drive in the drive shaft to the axle hub and bearing.
  2. Install the axle hub and bearing assembly to the axle carrier with the 4 bolts.
    Torque: 90 Nm (918 kgf.cm, 68 ft.lbf)
    
    NOTE: Do not place the hub and bearing's magnet rotor side so that it is facing downward, and do not allow the magnet rotor side to become damaged or contact foreign matter.
    
    Fig 2: Identifying Axle Hub And Bearing Bolts
    Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
CONNECT REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY LH
1. Install the shock absorber to the axle carrier with bracket with the 2 bolts.
TEMPORARILY INSTALL REAR SUSPENSION NO. 1 ARM ASSEMBLY LH (See INSTALLATION )
INSTALL SKID CONTROL SENSOR WIRE (for 2WD) (See INSTALLATION )
INSTALL REAR SPEED SENSOR LH (for 4WD) (See INSTALLATION )
INSTALL REAR DISC (See REASSEMBLY )
INSTALL REAR BRAKE CYLINDER ASSEMBLY LH (See INSTALLATION )
INSTALL REAR AXLE SHAFT NUT (for 4WD)
1. Clean the threaded parts on the rear drive shaft assembly and rear axle shaft nut using a non-residue solvent.
  NOTE:
  - Be sure to perform this work for a new rear drive shaft assembly.
  - Keep the threaded parts free of oil and foreign objects.
2. Install a new hub nut.
  Torque: 216 Nm (2,203 kgf.cm, 159 ft.lbf)
3. Using a chisel and hammer, stake the hub nut.
Fig 3: Staking Hub Nut Using Chisel And Hammer
Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
INSTALL REAR WHEEL
Torque: 103 Nm (1,050 kgf.cm, 76 ft.lbf)
STABILIZE SUSPENSION (See INSTALLATION )
TIGHTEN FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY LH (See INSTALLATION )
TIGHTEN REAR SUSPENSION NO. 1 ARM ASSEMBLY LH (See INSTALLATION )
INSPECT REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT
1. Inspect the rear wheel alignment (see INSTALLATION ).
CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
CHECK SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL
1. Check the speed sensor signal (see DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM ).