Replacement

AXLE AND DIFFERENTIAL: REAR AXLE HUB BOLT: REPLACEMENT; 2013 MY FR-S [03/2012 -]

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

1. REMOVE REAR WHEEL

2. SEPARATE REAR CALIPER ASSEMBLY Disassembly

3. REMOVE REAR DISC Disassembly

4. REMOVE REAR AXLE HUB BOLT LH

(a) Using SST, remove the rear axle hub bolt LH from rear axle hub and bearing assembly LH.





SST : 09960-20010

09961-02010

09961-02060

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CAUTION:
Before working, apply molybdenum grease to the bolt threads and bolt tip of SST.

NOTICE:
* Install SST so that claw and body are parallel
* Make sure to tie the string of SST to the vehicle to prevent SST from dropping.
* Do not damage the parking brake plate sub-assembly.
* Do not damage the rear axle carrier.
* Do not damage the rear axle hub and bearing.

5. INSTALL REAR AXLE HUB BOLT LH

(a) Set a new axle hub bolt onto the rear axle hub and bearing, and tighten the nut (M12 x P1.25mm (0.0492 in.)) through the washer plate to install the axle hub bolt.









NOTICE:
Install the nuts to prevent damage to the rear axle hub bolt LHs LH.

6. INSTALL REAR DISC Reassembly

7. INSTALL REAR CALIPER ASSEMBLY Reassembly

8. INSTALL REAR WHEEL

Torque : 120 Nm (1224 kgf-cm, 89 ft-lbf)