Diesel Data: Automotive Repair

Replacement








AXLE AND DIFFERENTIAL: REAR AXLE HUB BOLT: REPLACEMENT

REPLACEMENT
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. SEPARATE REAR DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY Disassembly
3. REMOVE REAR DISC Removal
4. REMOVE REAR AXLE HUB BOLT





(a) Temporarily install the 2 nuts to the rear axle hub bolt as shown in the illustration.

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Recommended service nut:
Thread diameter: 12.0 mm (0.472 in.)
Thread pitch: 1.5 mm (0.0591 in.)
NOTICE: Install the nuts to prevent damage to the rear axle hub bolts.

(b) Using SST and a brass bar or an equivalent tool to hold the rear axle hub and bearing assembly, remove the rear axle hub bolt.
SST: 09611-12010
NOTICE: Do not damage the threads of the rear axle hub bolts.

5. INSTALL REAR AXLE HUB BOLT





(a) Temporarily install a new rear axle hub bolt to the rear axle hub and bearing assembly.
(b) Install a washer and nut to the new rear axle hub bolt as shown in the illustration.

Text in Illustration





Recommended service nut:
Thread diameter: 12.0 mm (0.472 in.)
Thread pitch: 1.5 mm (0.0591 in.)
HINT: The thickness of the washer is preferably 5 mm (0.197 in.) or more.

(c) Using a brass bar or an equivalent tool to hold the rear axle hub and bearing assembly, install the rear axle hub bolt by tightening the nut.
NOTICE:
- Install the nuts to prevent damage to the hub bolts.
- Do not damage the threads of the rear axle hub bolts.

(d) Remove the 3 nuts and washer from the 3 rear axle hub bolts.
6. INSTALL REAR DISC Installation
7. INSTALL REAR DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY Reassembly
8. INSTALL REAR WHEEL
Torque: 103 Nm (1050 kgf-cm, 76ft-lbf)