Rear Axle

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

INSPECTION
- Check the oil seal for crack or damage.
- Check the rear hub spline for wear or damage.

Wheel Bearing Breakaway Torque Check





1. Tighten the special tool to the front hub assembly at the specified torque [196 - 255 Nm (145 - 188 ft. lbs.)].
2. Use the special tool to measure the hub rotation starting torque.

Limit: 1.0 Nm (9 inch lbs.) or less

3. The hub rotation starting torque should be within the limit value range, and there should be no engagement or feeling of roughness.

Wheel Bearing End Play Check





1. Using the special tool to measure the play in the hub axial direction.

Limit: 0.05 mm (0.002 inch)

2. If the limit value of wheel bearing end play cannot be obtained within the specified tightening torque range of 196 - 255 Nm (145 - 188 ft. lbs.), replace the front hub assembly.