Rear

Rear Disc Brake Components (Part 1 Of 2):

NOTE: The rear anti-lock sensor indicator is part of the rear hub and is not serviceable separately.

REMOVAL
NOTE: Refer to Service Precautions regarding Rotor Handling, and Wheel and Tires. Vehicle Damage Warnings.

1. Raise and support vehicle.
2. Remove wheel and tire assembly.
3. Do not disconnect rear wheel brake hose from rear disc brake caliper.

NOTE: To prevent damage, do not allow rear disc brake caliper to hang by rear brake hose.

4. Remove rear disc brake caliper support bracket.
^ On sedan remove the upper and lower rear disc support bracket to-rear disc brake adapter retaining bolts and discard. Remove rear disc support bracket.
^ On station wagon, remove upper and lower rear disc support bracket-to-rear wheel spindle retaining bolts and discard. Remove rear disc support bracket.

5. Mark rotor and one wheel stud with touch-up paint to ensure proper re-alignment.
6. Remove and discard two push nuts retaining rear disc brake rotor to wheel hub. Remove rear disc brake rotor from wheel hub.

REMOVING WHEEL BEARING & HUB ASSEMBLY
- Remove rear hub cap grease seal from bearing and wheel hub and discard rear hub cap grease seal.
- Remove rear axle wheel hub retainer and discard.
- Remove wheel hub from rear wheel spindle.

INSTALLING WHEEL BEARING & HUB ASSEMBLY
- Position wheel hub on rear wheel spindle.
- Install new rear axle wheel hub retainer. Tighten to 255-345 Nm (188-254 ft.lbs).
- Install new rear axle wheel hub cap grease seal.

INSTALLATION
NOTE: Lubrication of hub pilot diameter with Silicone Brake Caliper Grease and Dielectric Compound will ease future removal.

1. Install rear disc brake rotor on wheel hub. Install two new push nuts securely. Do not position next to each other.
2. Clean all foreign material and locking compound residue from retaining bolts and mating surfaces of rear disc support bracket.
3. Install Support Bracket:
^ On sedan, position rear disc support bracket on rear disc brake adapter. Using new bolts (N807146-S100), attach rear disc support bracket to rear disc brake adapter. Tighten to 87-119 Nm (65-87 ft. lbs.).
^ On station wagon, position rear disc support bracket on rear wheel spindle. Using a new bolt (N807146-S100), attach rear disc support bracket to rear wheel spindle. Tighten to 87-119 Nm (65-87 ft. lbs.).

CAUTION: Failure to tighten lug nuts in a star pattern may result in high rotor runout, which will speed up the development of brake roughness, shudder and vibration.

4. Install wheel and tire assembly on vehicle. Tighten lug nuts to 115-142 Nm (85-104 ft. lbs.) using Accutorq(r) Lug Nut Socket or equivalent, on a 1/2 inch air impact wrench or use a torque wrench.
5. Lower vehicle.
6. Pump the service brake pedal to obtain a firm brake pedal before moving the vehicle.