Rear Hub — Carrier

Components and Component Location

Components

Repair Procedures

Removal

1. 1

   Disconnect the negative (-) battery cable.

2. 2

   Remove the rear wheel and tire.

   (See Suspension System — Wheel)

3. 3

   Disconnect the rear wheel speed sensor connector (A).

   

4. 4

   Remove the rear brake caliper assembly.

   (Refer to Brake System - "Rear Brake Caliper")

5. 5

   Loosen the trailing arm mounting nut at the rear axle.

   Tightening torque: 98.1 - 118 N·m

   

6. 6

   Loosen the rear lower arm mounting bolt and nut at the rear axle.

   Tightening torque: 137.3–157 N·m

   

7. 7

   Loosen the rear toe control arm mounting bolt and nut at the rear axle.

   Tightening torque: 137.3–157 N·m

   

8. 8

   Loosen the rear upper arm mounting bolt and nut at the rear axle.

   Tightening torque: 137.3–157 N·m

   

Installation

1. 1

   Install in the reverse order of removal.

2. 2

   Check the rear alignment.

   (See Suspension System - Alignment)

Disassembly

1. 1

   Loosen the screws and remove the rear brake disc (A).

   Tightening torque:

   4.9–5.9 N·m (0.5–0.6 kgf·m, 3.6–4.3 ft·lbf, 43.4–52.1 in·lbf)

   

2. 2

   Loosen the hub bearing mounting bolts at the rear steering knuckle (A).

   Tightening torque: 127.5–147 N·m

   

Installation

1. Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

Inspection

1. 1

   Check the hub for cracks and worn splines.

2. 2

   Check the brake disc for scratches and damage.

3. 3

   Check the rear axle beam for cracks.

4. 4

   Check the bearing for cracks or damage.