Drive Shaft and Axle
Rear Hub - Carrier Repair Procedures
In this manual: Drive Shaft and Axle
17steps
~102min
4/5difficulty
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Replacement
- Loosen the wheel nuts slightly. Raise the vehicle and make sure it is securely supported.
- Remove the rear wheel and tire (A) from the rear hub.
Tightening torque: 88.2 - 108 N·m
Be careful not to damage the hub bolts when removing the rear wheel and tire (A).
- Loosen the mounting screw, then remove the brake disc (A).
Tightening torque: 4.9 - 5.8 N·m
- Loosen the rear upper arm, then remove the rear upper arm (A).
Tightening torque: 137.2 ~ 157 N·m (14.0 ~ 16.0 kgf·m, 101.2 ~ 115.7 ft-lbf)
- Remove the brake caliper mounting bolts, then position the brake caliper assembly (B) aside with wire as shown.
Tightening torque: 78.4 ~ 98 N·m
- Disconnect the rear wheel speed sensor connector (A).
Tightening torque: 6.8 - 10.7 N·m
- Disconnect the parking brake cable (A).
- Loosen the auxiliary arm mounting nut and remove the auxiliary arm (A).
Tightening torque: 78.5 - 88 N·m
- Loosen the trailing arm mounting bolt, then remove the trailing arm (A).
Tightening torque: 44.1 ~ 54 N·m
- Loosen the rear strut mounting bolts and remove the rear strut assembly (Refer to SS group - Rear Strut).
- Loosen the lower arm mounting bolt and remove the rear hub assembly (A).
Tightening torque: 137.2 ~ 157 N·m (14.0 ~ 16.0 kgf·m, 101.2 ~ 115.7 ft-lbf)
- Loosen the hub bearing mounting, then remove the hub bearing from the knuckle (A).
Tightening torque: 78.4 ~ 88 N·m
- Install in the reverse order of removal.
Inspection
- Check the hub for cracks and worn splines.
- Check the brake disc for scratches and damage.
- Check the rear axle beam for cracks.
- Check the bearing for cracks or damage.
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