Rear Axle Hub

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

REMOVAL SERVICE POINTS
[[A]] SELF-LOCKING NUT REMOVAL

CAUTION: Do not apply the vehicle weight to the wheel bearing while loosening the self-locking nut, or the wheel bearing will be damaged.





Use special tool MB990767 to remove the self-locking nut.

[[B]] ABS ROTOR REMOVAL





Use special tools MD998812, MD998813, MD998815 and MD998801 to press out ABS rotor from the rear hub assembly.

INSTALLATION SERVICE POINT
]]A[[ ABS ROTOR INSTALLATION

CAUTION: When installing, take care not to deform the ABS rotor.





Press-fit the ABS rotor to the rear hub assembly.

]]B[[ SELF-LOCKING NUT INSTALLATION

CAUTION: Before securely tightening the self-locking nuts, make sure there is no load on the wheel bearings. Otherwise the wheel bearing will be damaged.





1. Using special tool MB990767, tighten the self-locking nut.
2. After tightening the self-locking nut, crimp the nut to meet the concave portion of the spindle.

INSPECTION
^ Check the oil seal of the rear hub unit bearing for crack or damage.
^ Check the rear hub unit bearing for wear or damage.
^ Check the ABS rotor for chipped teeth.