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REAR AXLE — Disc Brake Type — Inspection / Removal / Installation

M-10prose procedure

DISC BRAKE TYPE

Inspection / Removal / Installation

  1. 1
    Inspect wheel bearing play, referring to Inspection.
  2. 2
    Remove in the order shown in the figure, referring to Removal Note.
    Exploded view of rear axle, disc brake type. Shows rear wheel (callout 1) at upper right, brake caliper assembly (callout 2) at bottom center, disc plate (callout 3) at right, locknut (callout 4, marked REPLACE) at right with torque spec, and knuckle/wheel hub/dust cover (callout 5) at center right. Coil spring and trailing arm shown at left. Torque specs shown for multiple fasteners in N·m (m-kg, ft-lb).
    05U0MX-019
  3. 3
    Inspect all parts and repair or replace as necessary.
  4. 4
    Install in the reverse order of removal, referring to Installation Note.
  5. 5
    After installation, adjust the rear wheel alignment. (Refer to Section R.)
Parts DiagramFig. fig1
#Part NameNotes
1Rear wheelTightening torque 88—118 N·m (9—12 m-kg, 65—87 ft-lb)
2Brake caliper assemblyRemoval Note ... page M-11
3Disc plate
4LocknutREPLACE; Installation Note ... page M-11; Tightening torque 216—294 N·m (22—30 m-kg, 159—217 ft-lb)
5Knuckle, wheel hub, and dust coverInspect knuckle for cracks and damage; Inspect wheel hub for cracks and damage; Inspect dust cover for damage and distortion; Disassembly / Inspection / Assembly ... page M-12
Rear wheel
863 - 1157N·m
Fastener (upper, unlabeled)
46—67N·m (4.7—6.8 m-kg, 34—49 ft-lb)
Fastener (middle, unlabeled)
63—75N·m (6.4—7.6 m-kg, 46—55 ft-lb)
Caliper mounting bolt
49—69N·m (5—7 m-kg, 36—51 ft-lb)
Locknut
2118 - 2883N·m

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