Drive Shaft and Axle

Rear Hub - Carrier Repair Procedures

17steps
~102min
4/5difficulty
04080120160200107.880N·mlb·ft
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Replacement

  1. Loosen the wheel nuts slightly. Raise the vehicle and make sure it is securely supported.
  2. 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).
  3. Loosen the mounting screw, then remove the brake disc (A).

    Tightening torque: 4.9 - 5.8 N·m

  4. 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)

  5. 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

  6. Disconnect the rear wheel speed sensor connector (A).

    Tightening torque: 6.8 - 10.7 N·m

  7. Disconnect the parking brake cable (A).
  8. Loosen the auxiliary arm mounting nut and remove the auxiliary arm (A).

    Tightening torque: 78.5 - 88 N·m

  9. Loosen the trailing arm mounting bolt, then remove the trailing arm (A).

    Tightening torque: 44.1 ~ 54 N·m

  10. Loosen the rear strut mounting bolts and remove the rear strut assembly (Refer to SS group - Rear Strut).
  11. 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)

  12. Loosen the hub bearing mounting, then remove the hub bearing from the knuckle (A).

    Tightening torque: 78.4 ~ 88 N·m

  13. Install in the reverse order of removal.

Inspection

  1. Check the hub for cracks and worn splines.
  2. Check the brake disc for scratches and damage.
  3. Check the rear axle beam for cracks.
  4. Check the bearing for cracks or damage.

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