Rear Wheel Hub and Suspension Knuckle Removal and Installation (2WD Model)

Rear Wheel Hub and Suspension Knuckle Removal and Installation (2WD Model)
Reference: Rear Wheel Hub and Suspension Knuckle Components: Rear

Removal
1) Hoist vehicle and remove rear wheel.
2) Remove rear brake disk.
3) Disconnect rear wheel speed sensor from suspension knuckle.
4) Remove rear wheel hub assembly bolts (1), and then remove rear wheel hub assembly with rear brake disc dust cover from suspension knuckle.





5) Disconnect following parts from suspension knuckle and then remove suspension knuckle:
- Remove rear shock absorber.
- Remove upper arm.
- Remove lower arm.
- Remove control rod.
- Remove trailing arm.
- Remove rear stabilizer joint bracket.
6) Remove axle plate cover from suspension knuckle.
7) Remove hub bolts (1) with hydraulic press.





Installation
Reverse removal procedure, noting the following points:
^ Insert new hub bolts (1) in hub holes. Rotate hub bolts slowly to assure that serrations are aligned with those made by original bolts.

CAUTION:
Be sure to use new hub bolts.





^ When installing axle plate cover (1), press-fit evenly until suspension knuckle contacts flange (2).

NOTE:
Mind the direction of rear brake disk dust cover when installing rear brake disk dust cover together with rear wheel hub assembly to suspension knuckle.

^ Tighten rear wheel hub assembly bolts (3) to specified torque.

Tightening torque
Rear wheel hub assembly bolt (a): 75 Nm (7.6 kg-m, 55.5 lbf-ft)