Rear Suspension

Hub Bearing Unit Replacement - Disc Brake (cont'd)

18-28 Knuckle Replacement

  1. Remove the hub bearing unit (A) from the spindle.

  1. Install the hub bearing unit in the reverse order of removal and note these items:
  • Tighten all mounting hardware to the specified torque values.
  • Before installing the brake disc, clean the mating surface of the hub and the inside of the brake disc.
  • Use a new spindle nut on reassembly.
  • After tightening the spindle nut, use a drift to stake the spindle nut shoulder against the spindle.
  • Use a new hub cap on reassembly.
  • Before installing the wheel, clean the mating surface of the brake disc and the inside of the wheel.

Drum Brake Type
  1. Raise the rear of the vehicle, and make sure it is securely supported. Remove the rear wheels.
  2. Remove the brake drum and hub bearing unit (see step 1 on page 18-25).
  3. Disconnect the brake pipe (A) from the wheel cylinder.

  1. Remove the flange bolts (B) and drum brake assembly (C) from the knuckle.
  2. Remove the flange bolt (A) and wheel sensor (B) from the knuckle. Do not disconnect the wheel sensor connector.

  1. Remove the flange bolts (C) and brake hose bracket (D).