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Rear Axle Hub





AXLE AND DIFFERENTIAL: REAR AXLE HUB: ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION

HINT
* Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.
* The procedure listed below is for the LH side.

1. REMOVE REAR WHEEL

2. REMOVE REAR BRAKE DRUM Removal

3. INSPECT REAR AXLE HUB BEARING LOOSENESS

(a) Using a dial indicator, check for looseness near the center of the axle hub.

Maximum looseness:

0.05 mm (0.00197 in.)

HINT
* Ensure that the dial indicator is set perpendicular to the measurement surface.
* If the looseness exceeds the maximum, replace the rear axle hub and bearing assembly.





4. INSPECT REAR AXLE HUB RUNOUT

(a) Using a dial indicator, check for runout on the surface of the axle hub outside the hub bolt.

Maximum runout:

0.07 mm (0.00276 in.)

HINT
* Ensure that the dial indicator is set perpendicular to the measurement surface.
* If the runout exceeds the maximum, replace the rear axle hub and bearing assembly.





5. INSTALL REAR BRAKE DRUM

6. INSTALL REAR WHEEL

Torque : 103 Nm (1050 kgf-cm, 76 ft-lbf)