Wheel Hub: Installation

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

• With vehicles equipped with ABS, press-fit sensor rotor into wheel hub bearing using a drift.
  • Tool number 
    • A: ST30720000 
    • B: KV40104710 
  CAUTION: Do not reuse sensor rotor. When installing, replace it with a new one. 
  Fig 1: Press-Fitting Sensor Rotor Into Wheel Hub Bearing Using Drift

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• Press-fit sensor rotor as far as the location shown in figure.
• Install wheel hub bearing.
  Fig 2: Installing Wheel Hub Bearing

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• Tighten wheel bearing lock nut.

  Before tightening, apply oil to threaded portion of rear spindle.

  CAUTION: Do not reuse wheel bearing lock nut. When installing, replace it with a new one. 
  • Wheel bearing lock nut: 187 - 255 N.m (19 - 26 kg-m, 138 - 188 ft-lb) 
  Fig 3: Tightening Wheel Bearing Lock Nut

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• Check that wheel bearings operate smoothly.
• Check wheel hub bearing axial end play.
  • Axial end play: 0.05 mm (0.0020 in) or less 
• Clinch two places of lock nut.
  Fig 4: Identifying Clinch On Two Places Of Lock Nut

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• Install hub cap using a suitable tool.
  CAUTION: Do not reuse hub cap. When installing, replace it with a new one. 
  Fig 5: Installing Hub Cap

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