WHEEL HUB COMPONENT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [4WD]

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Special Service Tool (SST)

49 0839 425C   Bearing puller set		49 T028 301   Dust boot installer		49 W027 003   Bearing installer
49 W032 310   Support block

Caution

•  Performing the following procedures could cause an open circuit in the rear ABS wheel-speed sensor wiring harness if it is pulled by mistake. Before servicing, disconnect the rear ABS wheel-speed sensor and set it aside so that the wiring harness will not be pulled by mistake.

1.  Switch the ignition ON (engine off).

2.  Release the electric parking brake.

3.  Switch the ignition off.

4.  Disconnect the negative battery terminal. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION.)

5.  Remove the wheel and tire. (See WHEEL AND TIRE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

6.  When working on the left side of the vehicle, disconnect the auto leveling sensor link. (With auto leveling sensor)

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7.  Disconnect the rear ABS wheel-speed sensor wiring harness and the electric parking brake motor gear unit connector and set it aside so that it does not interfere with the servicing.

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8.  Remove the locknut. (See Locknut Installation Note.)

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9.  Remove the rear brake caliper component installation bolts.

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10.  Remove the rear brake caliper component and suspend it out of the way using a cable.

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11.  Remove the rear disc plate. (See REAR BRAKE (DISC) REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

12.  Remove in the order indicated in the table.

13.  Install in the reverse order of removal. (See Suspension Links Installation Note.)

14.  Perform the headlight auto leveling system initial setting. (With auto leveling sensor) (See HEADLIGHT AUTO LEVELING SYSTEM INITIALIZATION.)

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Wheel Hub Component, Dust Cover Removal Note

1.  Loosen the bolts to the position shown in the figure.

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2.  Disengage the rear drive shaft from the wheel hub component using the SST.

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3.  Remove the wheel hub component and dust cover.

Rear Lower Arm Outer Bolt Removal Note

1.  Support the rear lower arm using a jack.

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2.  Remove the rear lower arm outer bolt.

Rear wheel Hub Bolt Removal Note

Note

•  Remove the rear wheel hub bolt only if there is any malfunction.

1.  Remove the rear wheel hub bolt from the wheel hub component using a press.

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Hub Support Bushing (Front) Removal Note

1.  Mark the hub support as shown in the figure.

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2.  Press the rear hub support bushing (front) out using the SSTs.

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Hub Support Bushing (Rear) Removal Note

1.  Mark the hub support as shown in the figure.

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2.  Press the rear hub support bushing (rear) out using the SSTs.

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Suspension Links Installation Note

1.  When installing the joint sections with rubber bushings, perform the following procedures.

(1)  Temporarily tighten the bolts, stud bolt, and nut with the vehicle lifted up.

(2)  Lower the vehicle to the ground and tighten the bolts, stud bolt, and nut to the specified torque.

Hub Support Bushing (Rear) Installation Note

1.  Align the projection of a hub support bushing with the marks placed during removal.

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2.  Install a new hub support bushing (rear) using the SSTs.

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Hub Support Bushing (Front) Installation Note

1.  Align the projection of a hub support bushing with the marks placed during removal.

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2.  Install a new hub support bushing (front) using the SSTs.

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Rear wheel Hub Bolt Installation Note

1.  Press in new rear wheel hub bolt into the wheel hub component using a press.

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Locknut Installation Note

Caution

•  When installing the locknut, install it manually without using an electric or pneumatic tool. Otherwise, the locknut may seize and the tightening force of the wheel hub may decrease and cause excessive play or abnormal noise.

•  When installing the locknut, do not apply load at the ground to the axle. Otherwise, it could damage the wheel hub.

1.  If dust or grease is on the drive shaft thread area, wipe it off with a cloth.

2.  Tighten the locknut using the following procedure and with the brake pedal depressed.

(1)  Tighten locknut to 100—150 N·m {11—15 kgf·m, 74—110 ft·lbf} torque.

(2)  Loosen locknut to 180°.

(3)  Tighten locknut to 236—274 N·m {25—27 kgf·m, 175—202 ft·lbf} torque.