Rear Hub Unit Bearing: Installation

Aligning the hub unit bearing to the mounting hole of the back plate, install the hub unit assembly and back plate. Tighten the axle nut temporarily.
CAUTION:
- Be careful not to damage the magnetic encoder.
- Do not get closer the tool which charged magnetism to magnetic encorder.
Fig 1: Precautions For Operating Magnetic Encoder
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Fig 2: Locating Back Plate Bolts
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Tighten the four bolts to the back plate.
Tightening torque: 65 N.m (6.6 kgf-m, 47.9 ft-lb)

Fig 3: Locating Back Plate Bolts

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Remove the axle nut.
Draw the rear drive shaft into specified position.
Tighten the new axle nut temporarily.
CAUTION: Use a new axle nut (olive color).
Install the disc rotor on hub.
Install the disc brake caliper on back plate.
Tightening torque: 52 N.m (5.3 kgf-m, 38.3 ft-lb)

Fig 4: Locating Disc Brake Caliper On Back Plate
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Install the rear ABS wheel speed sensor and brake cable bracket.

Fig 5: Locating Rear ABS Wheel Speed Sensor And Brake Cable Bracket Bolts
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Adjust the parking brake lever stroke by turning adjuster. < Ref. to ADJUSTMENT , Parking Brake Lever. >
While applying the parking brake and depressing the brake pedal, tighten a new axle nut (olive color) to the specified torque and lock it securely.
Tightening torque: 190 N.m (19.4 kgf-m, 140 ft-lb)
CAUTION:
- Install the wheel after installation of the axle nut. Failure to follow this rule may damage the wheel bearing.
- Be sure to tighten the axle nut to specified torque. Do not overtighten it as this may damage wheel bearing.
After tightening the axle nut, lock it securely.

Fig 6: Locking Axle Nut
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Install the wheel and tighten the wheel nuts to specified torque.
Tightening torque: 90 N.m (9.2 kgf-m, 66 ft-lb)