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Rear

Wheel Hub / Wheel Stud Removal and Installation

Removal
1) Hoist vehicle and remove brake drum.





2) Remove spindle cap (1) Gas shown (by hammering lightly at 3 locations around it so as not to deform or cause damage to seating part of cap).





3) Uncalk spindle nut (2) and remove spindle nut and washer (3).





4) Pull wheel hub (1) off by using special tools.
Special tool
(A): 09943-17912
(B): 09942-15510





5) Remove hub bolts (3).

Installation
1) Install hub bolts.
2) For ABS equipped vehicle, check ABS wheel speed sensor rotor for damage.
3) Install wheel hub assembly (1), washer and new spindle nut.





4) Tighten spindle nut (2) to specified torque.

NOTE: Removed spindle nut should be replaced with new one.

Tightening torque
Spindle nut (a): 175 Nm (17.5 kgf-m, 127.0 ft. lbs.)





5) Calk spindle nut (1) securely.
6) Install spindle cap to wheel hub.

NOTE:
^ When installing spindle cap, hammer lightly several locations on the collar of cap until collar comes closely into contact with wheel hub.
^ If fitting part of cap is deformed or damaged or if it is fitted loosely, replace with new one.

7) Install brake drum and wheel.
8) Perform brake test.