Hub Unit Bearing: Installation

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Align hub unit bearing with back plate at mounting holes and install hub unit assembly and back plate. Temporarily tighten axle nuts.
CAUTION: Be careful not to damage tone wheel.

Fig 1: Locating Hub Unit Bolts
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Tighten four bolts to back plate.

Fig 2: Locating Back Plate Bolts
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Remove axle nut.
Using ST1 and ST2, pull axle shaft into place.
ST1 922431000 AXLE SHAFT INSTALLER

ST2 927390000 ADAPTER

Fig 3: Pulling Axle Shaft Into Place
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Temporarily tighten axle nuts.
Install disc rotor on hub.
Install disc brake caliper on back plate.
Tightening torque:

52 N.m (5.3 kgf-m, 38.3 ft-lb)

Fig 4: Installing Disc Brake Caliper On Back Plate
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Install rear ABS sensor and brake cable bracket.

Fig 5: Locating Rear ABS Sensor And Brake Cable Bracket
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Adjust parking brake lever stroke by turning adjuster. < Ref. to ADJUSTMENT , Parking Brake Lever . >
Move brake lever back to apply brakes. While depressing brake pedal to prevent axle shaft from turning, tighten axle nut.
Securely lock axle nut after tightening.
Tightening torque:

235 N.m (24 kgf-m, 174 ft-lb)
CAUTION:
- Replace the removed axle nuts with new one. Use an axle nut for rear use only (Olive color).
- Always tighten axle nut before installing wheel on vehicle.
- Be sure to tighten axle nut to specified torque. Do not overtighten it as this may damage wheel bearing.
Fig 6: Locking Axle Nut
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Install rear wheel and tighten wheel nuts to specified torque.
Tightening torque:

108 N.m (11 kgf-m, 80 ft-lb)