Rear Axle

Rear Axle

1 – bolt, 50–60 N•m;
2 – auxiliary bracket;
3 – stabilizer link;
4 – nut, 35–45 N•m;
5 – nut, 75–90 N•m;
6 – trailing arm;
7 – nut*, 130–150 N•m;
8 – hub support;
9 – rear brake assembly;
10 – hub with bearing;
11 – brake drum;
12 – nut, 180–220 N•m;
13 – arm (A);
14 – arm (B);
15 – nut*, 130–150 N•m.

* Nuts to be tightened temporarily; final tightening to be performed after the vehicle is lowered onto its wheels.

Removal

PROCEDURE

1. Remove the rear wheel.
2. Remove the brake drum.
3. Remove the wheel speed sensor.

4. Disconnect the brake hose from the rear strut.

5. Unstake the shoulder and remove the rear wheel hub nut.
6. Remove the rear wheel hub with bearing.

Do not remove the bearing from the rear wheel hub unless necessary.

Inspection

PROCEDURE

1. Inspect the rear wheel hub bearing for wear and damage.
2. Inspect the rear wheel speed sensor rotor for chipped teeth.
3. Inspect the hub for cracks and wear.
4. Inspect the hub support for cracks.

Assembly

PROCEDURE

1. Install a new shoulder nut and stake the nut shoulder into the hub groove.
2. Install the hub cap.