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WHEEL HUB COMPONENT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [AWD (E)]

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Warning

•  If the vehicle is driven without ending maintenance mode, it could result in an accident. After performing the maintenance mode work, always end maintenance mode.

Caution

•  When performing the procedure while the vehicle is on the ground, block the front and rear wheels using wheel blocks. Otherwise, the vehicle may move when the electric parking brake is released.

•  Performing the following procedures could cause an open circuit in the rear ABS wheel-speed sensor wiring harness if it is pulled by mistake. Before servicing, disconnect the rear ABS wheel-speed sensor and set it aside so that the wiring harness will not be pulled by mistake.

1.  Switch to the maintenance mode. (See MAINTENANCE MODE [(E)].)

2.  Disconnect the negative battery terminal. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION [(E)].)

3.  Remove the wheel and tire. (See WHEEL AND TIRE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

4.  Disconnect the electric parking brake motor gear unit connector. (See ELECTRIC PARKING BRAKE MOTOR GEAR UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

5.  Remove the rear ABS wheel-speed sensor and the bracket from the wheel hub component.

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6.  Disconnect the rear ABS wheel-speed sensor wiring harness and set it aside so that it does not interfere with the servicing.

7.  Remove the rear brake caliper component and suspend it out of the way using a cable. (See REAR BRAKE DISC REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [(E)].)

8.  Remove in the order indicated in the table.

9.  Install in the reverse order of removal.

10.  End the maintenance mode. (See MAINTENANCE MODE [(E)].)

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1	Lock nut (See Locknut Removal Note.) (See Locknut Installation Note.)
2	Screw
3	Rear Disc plate
4	Bolt (wheel hub component)
5	Wheel hub component (See Wheel hub component Removal Note.)
6	Dust cover
7	Rear wheel hub bolt (See Rear wheel Hub Bolt Removal Note.) (See Rear wheel Hub Bolt Installation Note.)

Locknut Removal Note

Caution

•  When removing the locknut, remove it manually without using an electric or pneumatic tool. Otherwise, the locknut may seize.

•  When removing the locknut, do not apply load at the ground to the axle. Otherwise, it could damage the wheel hub.

1.  Remove the locknut with the brake pedal depressed.

Wheel hub component Removal Note

1.  Install a spare nut onto the drive shaft.

2.  Tap the nut with a copper hammer and separate the drive shaft from the axle.

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Rear wheel Hub Bolt Removal Note

Note

•  Remove the rear wheel hub bolt only if there is any malfunction.

1.  Remove the rear wheel hub bolt from the wheel hub component using a press.

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Rear wheel Hub Bolt Installation Note

1.  Press in new rear wheel hub bolt into the wheel hub component using a press.

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Locknut Installation Note

Caution

•  When installing the locknut, install it manually without using an electric or pneumatic tool. Otherwise, the locknut may seize and the tightening force of the wheel hub may decrease and cause excessive play or abnormal noise.

•  When installing the locknut, do not apply load at the ground to the axle. Otherwise, it could damage the wheel hub.

1.  If dust or grease is on the drive shaft thread area, wipe it off with a cloth.

2.  Working with two people, one should depress and hold the pedal down.

3.  While the brake pedal is depressed, the other should tighten the locknut using the following procedure.

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