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REAR AXLE (Disc brake) — Removal / Inspection / Installation

M-15parts diagram

Disc brake type rear axle (with ABS wheel-speed sensor).

Continued from M-14

Removal / Inspection / Installation

  1. 1
    Remove in the order shown in the figure, referring to Removal Note.
    Exploded view of the rear disc-brake axle assembly with torque values (N·m {kgf·m, ft·lbf}). Numbered balloons: 1 Wheel and tire, 2 Hub cap (REPLACE), 3 Locknut (REPLACE), 4 Brake caliper assembly, 5 Disc plate, 6 Hub bearing assembly, 7 Dust cover, 8 ABS wheel-speed sensor, 9 Rear hub spindle. Torque callouts: 94-126 N·cm {9.5-12.9, 69-93} on caliper bracket and ABS sensor bolts, 86-116 {8.7-11.9, 63-86} on the lower caliper bolt, 46-60 {4.6-6.2, 34-44} on the dust cover bolt, 16-22 {1.6-2.3, 12-16} on the disc plate screw, 177-235 {18.0-24.0, 130-173} on the locknut, 89-117 {9.0-12.0, 66-86} on the wheel/tire.
  2. 2
    Inspect all parts and repair or replace as necessary.
  3. 3
    Install in the reverse order of removal, referring to Installation Note.
  4. 4
    After installation, check the rear wheel alignment. (Refer to Section R.)
Parts DiagramFig. fig1
#Part NameNotes
1Wheel and tireTightening torque 89-117 N·m {9.0-12.0 kgf·m, 66-86 ft·lbf}
2Hub capREPLACE
3LocknutREPLACE. Tightening torque 177-235 N·m {18.0-24.0 kgf·m, 130-173 ft·lbf}. Removal Note page M-16; Installation Note page M-16
4Brake caliper assemblyService Section P
5Disc plateInspection Section P
6Hub bearing assemblyInspect for cracks and damage. Disassembly / Assembly page M-16
7Dust cover—
8ABS wheel-speed sensor—
9Rear hub spindleInspect for cracks and damage
Caliper bracket / ABS sensor bolts
94-126 N·cm {9.5-12.9 kgf·m, 69-93 ft·lbf}
Lower caliper bolt
86 - 116N·m
Dust cover bolt
46 - 60N·m
Disc plate screw
16 - 22N·m
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Section RSection Ppage M-16

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