Rear Axle Hub

REAR AXLE HUB

ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION
1. INSPECT REAR AXLE HUB BEARING
(a) Remove the rear wheel.
(b) Remove rear brake drum sub-assembly.





(c) Inspect the bearing backlash.
(1) Using a dial indicator, check the backlash near the center of the axle hub.
Maximum: 0.05 mm (0.0020 in.)

If the backlash exceeds the maximum, replace the rear axle hub & bearing assembly.





(d) Inspect the axle hub deviation.
(1) Using a dial indicator, check the deviation at the surface of the axle hub outside the hub bolt.
Maximum: 0.07 mm (0.0028 in.)

If the backlash exceeds the maximum, replace the rear axle hub & bearing assembly.

(e) Install the rear brake drum sub-assembly.
(f) Install the rear wheel.
Torque: 103 Nm (1,050 kgf/cm, 76 ft. lbs.)