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GENERAL DESCRIPTION
REAR AXLE27-2
GENERAL DESCRIPTIONM1271000100326
The rear axle has the following features:
The wheel bearing incorporates a unit ball bear-
ing (double-row angular contact ball bearing) for
reduced friction.
The rear wheel hub assembly combines the hub,
wheel bearing, and oil seal in a single unit for
fewer parts, better durability, improved assembly
precision, and better structural organization.
ABS rotor for detecting the wheel speeds is
press-fitted to the rear hub.
CONSTRUCTION DIAGRAM
REAR AXLE DIAGNOSIS
INTRODUCTION TO REAR AXLE DIAGNOSISM1271004100254
Noise from the rear axle may be caused by defects in
the components.
REAR AXLE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLESHOOTING STRATEGYM1271004200273
Use these steps to plan your diagnostic strategy. If
you follow them carefully, you will be sure that you
have exhausted most of the possible ways to find a
rear axle fault.
1. Gather information from the customer.2. Verify that the condition described by the
customer exists.
3. Find the malfunction by following the Symptom
Procedures.
4. Verify malfunction is eliminated.
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REAR AXLE HUB ASSEMBLY
REAR AXLE27-7
<> REAR HUB ASSEMBLY REMOVAL
Insert a flat-tipped screwdriver into the mounting holes of
knuckle hub to prevent the rear brake shoe and backing plate
from falling down after the rear hub assembly has been
removed from the knuckle.
INSPECTIONM1271002100270
Check the ABS rotor for chipped teeth.
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SPECIFICATIONS
REAR AXLE27-10
SPECIFICATIONS
FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONSM1271004000332
SERVICE SPECIFICATIONSM1271000300502
ITEM SPECIFICATION
Knuckle Lower arm assembly to knuckle nut 113
12 Nm (83 9 ft-lb)
Shock absorber assembly to knuckle
bolt100
10 Nm (74 7 ft-lb)
Self locking nut (toe control arm
connection)66
6 Nm (49 4 ft-lb)
Trailing arm assembly to knuckle nut 113
12 Nm (83 9 ft-lb)
Upper arm assembly to knuckle nut 113
12 Nm (83 9 ft-lb)
Rear axle hub assembly Brake caliper assembly bolt 60
5 Nm (45 3 ft-lb)
Rear hub assembly bolt 73
7 Nm (54 5 ft-lb)
ITEM LIMIT
Wheel bearing end play mm (in) 0.05 (0.002)
Rear hub rotary-sliding resistance N (lb) 24 (5.4)
