1991 LEXUS SC300 suspension

3. REMOVE AXLE HUB FROM AXLE CARRIER
(a) Using SST, remove the axle hub.SST 09950±20017
(b) Remove the backing plate.
(c) Using SST, remove the inner race (outside) from the axle
hub.
SST 09950±20017
4. REMOVE OIL SEAL (OUTSIDE) Using SST, remove the oil seal.
SST 09308±00010
5. REMOVE BEARING
(a) Using snap ring pliers, remove the snap ring.
(b) Temporarily install the inner race (inside) to the bearing.
(c) Using SST and a press, remove the bearing. SST 09608±35014 (09608±06020, 09608±06100)
SA±56
±
SUSPENSION AND AXLE REAR AXLE HUB
WhereEverybodyKnowsYourName

AXLE HUB ASSEMBLY
SA0S0±03
1. INSTALL BEARING
(a) Using SST, install the bearing to the axle carrier.SST 09309±36010, 09608±32010
NOTICE: If the inner races come loose from the bearing
outer race, be sure to install them on the same side as be-
fore.
(b) Using snap ring pliers, install the snap ring.
2. INSTALL OIL SEAL (OUTSIDE)
(a) Install the inner race (outside).
(b) Using SST, install a new oil seal. SST 09608±32010
(c) Coat MP grease to the oil seal lip.
NOTICE: Be careful not to damage the oil seal.
3. INSTALL AXLE HUB
(a) Temporarily install the backing plate.
(b) Install the inner race (inside).
±
SUSPENSION AND AXLE REAR AXLE HUBSA±57
WhereEverybodyKnowsYourName

(c) Using SST and a press, install the axle hub.SST 09608±32010, 09608±35014 (09608±06020,09608±06100)
4. INSTALL OIL SEAL (INSIDE)
(a) Using SST and a hammer, install a new oil seal. SST 09223±15020, 09608±32010, 09608±35014,
(09608±06020)
(b) Coat MP grease to the oil seal lip.
5. INSTALL DUST DEFLECTOR Using SST and a press, install a new dust deflector.
SST 09608±32010, 09608±35014 (09608±06160)
HINT: Align the holes for the ABS speed sensor in the dust
deflector and carrier.
REAR AXLE CARRIER WITH UPPER
ARM INSTALLATION
SA0S1±03
1. INSTALL REAR AXLE HUB WITH CARRIER
(a) Connect the upper arm to the axle carrier with a new nut.
Torque: 109 N Vm (1,100 kgf Vcm, 80 ft Vlbf)
(b) Connect the No.2 lower suspension to the axle carrier with a
new nut.
Torque: 150 N Vm (1,525 kgf Vcm, 110 ft Vlbf)
SA±58±
SUSPENSION AND AXLE REAR AXLE HUB
WhereEverybodyKnowsYourName

(c) Connect the No. 1 lower suspension arm to the axle carrierwith a new nut.
Torque: 59 N Vm (600 kgf Vcm, 43 ft Vlbf)
(d) Connect the strut rod to the axle carrier and temporarily install
the bolt and nut.
(e) Connect the parking brake cable.
(f) Slide the backing plate to the inside.
(g) Install the hexagon bolt.
Torque: 180 N Vm (1,825 kgf Vcm, 132 ft Vlbf)
(h) Install the 2 bolts.
Torque: 26 N Vm (260 kgf Vcm, 19 ft Vlbf)
±
SUSPENSION AND AXLE REAR AXLE HUBSA±59
WhereEverybodyKnowsYourName

(i) Install the 2 bolts.
Torque: 7.8 NVm (80 kgf Vcm, 69 in. Vlbf)
2. INSTALL PARKING BRAKE SHOE
(See page BR±44)
3. INSTALL ABS SPEED SENSOR Install the sensor to the axle carrier with the bolt.
Torque: 7.8 N Vm (80 kgf Vcm, 69 in. Vlbf)
4. INSTALL DRIVE SHAFT
(See page SA±67)
5. INSTALL BRAKE DISC AND BRAKE CALIPER
(a) Align the matchmarks and install the brake disc.
(b) Install the brake caliper with the 2 bolts.
Torque: 104 N Vm (1,065 kgf Vcm, 77 ft Vlbf)
6. INSTALL DRIVE SHAFT LOCK NUT
(a) Torque the nut while applying the brakes.
Torque: 289 N Vm (2,950 kgf Vcm, 213 ft Vlbf)
(b) Install the lock cap and a new cotter pin.
SA±60
±
SUSPENSION AND AXLE REAR AXLE HUB
WhereEverybodyKnowsYourName

7. STABILIZE SUSPENSION
(a) Install the rear wheel and lower the vehicle.
Torque: 103 NVm (1,050 kgf Vcm, 76 ft Vlbf)
(b) Bounce the vehicle up and down several times to stabilize the
suspension.
8. TORQUE BOLT AND NUTS
(a) Jack up the vehicle and remove the rear wheel.
(b) Support the axle carrier with jack.
(c) Torque the bolt and nuts.
Torque: 184 N Vm (1,880 kgf Vcm, 136 ft Vlbf)
9. INSTALL REAR WHEEL AND LOWER VEHICLE
Torque: 103 N Vm (1,050 kgf Vcm, 76 ft Vlbf)
10. CHECK REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT
(See page SA±10)
HUB BOLT REPLACEMENT
SA03E±04
1. JACK UP VEHICLE AND REMOVE REAR WHEEL
2. REMOVE REAR BRAKE CALIPER AND BRAKE DISC
(See page SA±52)
3. REMOVE HUB BOLT Using SST, remove the hub bolt.
SST 09628±10011
4. INSTALL HUB BOLT Install washer and nut to the hub bolt, as shown in the illustra-
tion, and install the hub bolt with torquing the nut.
5. INSTALL REAR BRAKE DISC AND BRAKE CALIPER (See page SA±60)
6. INSTALL REAR WHEEL AND LOWER VEHICLE
Torque: 103 N Vm (1,050 kgf Vcm, 76 ft Vlbf)
±
SUSPENSION AND AXLE REAR AXLE HUBSA±61
WhereEverybodyKnowsYourName

REAR DRIVE SHAFT
DESCRIPTION
SA0S2±03
The drive shaft has cross±groove type joints on the differential side and on the wheel side.
SA±62±
SUSPENSION AND AXLE REAR DRIVE SHAFT
WhereEverybodyKnowsYourName

PREPARATION
SST (SPECIAL SERVICE TOOLS)
SA06B±02
RECOMMENDED TOOLS
SA06C±02
EQUIPMENT
SA06D±01\
 
\

\
Torque wrench 


±
SUSPENSION AND AXLE REAR DRIVE SHAFTSA±63
WhereEverybodyKnowsYourName