Rear Hub — Carrier

Components and Component Location

Components

Repair Procedures

Removal

1. 1
   Loosen the wheel nuts slightly. Raise the vehicle and make sure it is securely supported.
2. 2
   Remove the rear wheel and tire (A) from the rear hub.

   Tightening torque: 107.9–128 N·m

   Be careful not to damage the hub bolts when removing the rear wheel and tire (A).

   

3. 3
   Remove the rear brake caliper. (Refer to Brake System - "Rear Disc Brake")
4. 4
   Loosen the screw and remove the rear brake disc (A).

   Tightening torque: 4.9–5.8 N·m

   

5. 5
   Loosen the drive shaft seal nut (A).

   Tightening torque: 294.2–314 N·m

   

   The driveshaft lock nut (A) must be replaced with new ones. After installing the driveshaft lock nut, stake the lock nut with a chisel and hammer as shown in the illustration below. Staking depth: 1.5 mm (0.591 in.)

6. 6
   Loosen the bolts, then remove the rear hub assembly and the air duct cover (A).

   Tightening torque: 88.3–108 N·m

   

7. 7
   Loosen the bolt and remove the wheel speed sensor (A).

   Tightening torque: 6.9–10.8 N·m

   

8. 8
   Loosen the nut and bolt, then remove the rear upper arm (A) from the axle.

   Tightening torque: 98.1 - 118 N·m

   

9. 9
   Loosen the bolt and nut, then separate the rear auxiliary arm (A) from the rear axle.

   Tightening torque: 137.3–157 N·m

   

10. 10
    Loosen the mounting nut (A) and separate the trailing arm from the rear crossmember assembly.

    Tightening torque: 98.1 - 118 N·m

    

11. 11
    Remove the rear axle beam (A) after loosening the bolt and nut.

    Tightening torque: 137.3–157 N·m

    

Inspection

1. 1
   Check the hub for cracks and worn splines.
2. 2
   Check the rear axle beam for cracks.

Installation

1. 1
   Install in the reverse order of removal.
2. 2
   Check the alignment. (Refer to Suspension System - "Alignment")