REAR AXLE HUB BOLT > REPLACEMENT

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NOTICE:

When the brake pedal is first depressed after replacing the brake pads or pushing back the disc brake piston, DTC C1214 may be output. As there is no malfunction, delete the DTC.

HINT:

1. Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.
   
2. The procedure listed below is for the LH side.
   

NOTICE:

After the power switch is turned off, the display and navigation module display (HDD navigation system) records various types of memory and setting. As a result, after turning the power switch off, make sure to wait at least 60 seconds before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.

1. Disengage the 2 guides <A> as shown in the illustration.
   

2. Disengage the 3 guides <B> and remove the rear No. 2 floor board.
   

1. Remove the rear deck floor box.
   

1. Disengage the 2 guides and remove the rear No. 3 floor board.
   

1. Wait at least 2 minutes after the power switch off.
   

   NOTICE:

   When the brake pedal is depressed or the door courtesy switch is turned on even if the power switch is off, the brake control system activates. Therefore do not depress the brake pedal or open/close the doors until the reservoir level switch connector is disconnected.

2. Disconnect the reservoir level switch connector with the parking brake applied.
   

3. Disconnect the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.
   

   NOTICE:

   When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected (Click here).

4. Depress the brake pedal 40 times or more to return all the fluid in the accumulator back to the reservoir.
   

5. Check that the brake pedal can not be further depressed.
   

6. Release the parking brake.
   

1. Disengage the 10 claws and remove the front door scuff plate LH.
   

1. Remove the clip.
   

2. Disengage the 2 clips and remove the cowl side trim sub-assembly LH.
   

1. Remove the screw <C>.
   

2. Disengage the 6 claws and clip as shown in the illustration.
   

3. Disengage the claw and 2 guides and disconnect the hood lock control cable.
   

4. Disconnect each connector and clamp, and remove the lower instrument panel finish panel assembly.
   

1. Remove the screw <D>.
   

2. Disengage the 2 claws and guide.
   

3. Disconnect each connector and remove the No. 1 instrument panel under cover sub-assembly.
   

1. Completely release the parking brake pedal.
   

2. Loosen the lock nut and adjusting nut to completely release the parking brake cable.
   

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   *1	Lock Nut
   *2	Adjusting Nut

1. Separate the No. 3 parking brake cable assembly from the rear disc brake cylinder assembly.
   

2. Separate the No. 3 parking brake cable assembly from the rear disc brake cylinder assembly.
   

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   *1	No. 3 Parking Brake Cable Assembly
   *2	Clip
   *3	Offset Wrench (14 mm)

   HINT:

   Insert an offset wrench (14 mm) at the base of the No. 3 parking brake cable assembly as shown in the illustration to disengage the clip. Pull out the No. 3 parking brake cable assembly from the rear disc brake cylinder assembly.

1. Remove the 2 bolts, and separate the rear disc brake caliper assembly.
   

   NOTICE:

   Use wire or an equivalent tool to keep the brake caliper from hanging down by the flexible hose.

1. Remove the rear disc.
   

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   *1

   Matchmark

   HINT:

   Place matchmarks on the disc and axle hub.

1. Temporarily install 2 nuts to the rear axle hub bolt as shown in the illustration.
   

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   *1

   Nut

   Recommended service nut:

   Thread diameter: 12.0 mm (0.472 in.)
   

   Thread pitch: 1.5 mm (0.0591 in.)
   

   NOTICE:

   Install the nuts to prevent damage to the hub bolts.

2. Using SST and a brass bar or an equivalent tool to hold the rear axle hub and bearing assembly, remove the rear axle hub bolt.
   

   SST

   09611-12010  
   

   NOTICE:

   Do not damage the threads of the rear axle hub bolts.

1. Temporarily install a new rear axle hub bolt to the rear axle hub and bearing assembly.
   

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   *1	Nut
   *2	Washer

2. Install a washer and nut to the new rear axle hub bolt as shown in the illustration.
   

   Recommended service nut:

   Thread diameter: 12.0 mm (0.472 in.)
   

   Thread pitch: 1.5 mm (0.0591 in.)
   

   HINT:

   The thickness of the washer is preferably 5 mm (0.197 in.) or more.

3. Using a brass bar or an equivalent tool to hold the rear axle hub and bearing assembly, install the rear axle hub bolt by tightening the nut.
   

   NOTICE:

   1. Install the nuts to prevent damage to the hub bolts.
      
   2. Do not damage the threads of the rear axle hub bolts.
      

4. Remove the 3 nuts and washer from the 3 rear axle hub bolts.
   

1. Align the matchmarks of the disc and axle hub, and install the disc.
   

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   *1

   Matchmark

   NOTICE:

   When replacing the disc with a new one, select the installation position where the rear disc has minimal runout.

1. Install the rear disc brake caliper assembly with the 2 bolts.
   

   Torque:

   57 N*m{ 585 kgf*cm , 42 ft.*lbf }

1. Install the No. 3 parking brake cable assembly to the rear disc brake cylinder assembly.
   

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   *1	No. 3 Parking Brake Cable Assembly
   *2	Clip

   HINT:

   Be sure to engage the No. 3 parking brake cable assembly clip onto the rear disc brake cylinder assembly as shown in the illustration.

2. Connect the No. 3 parking brake cable assembly to the rear disc brake cylinder assembly.
   

HINT:

(Click here)

1. Connect each connector.
   

2. Engage the clamp.
   

3. Engage the 2 guides and claw to connect the hood lock control cable.
   

4. Engage the 6 claws and clip.
   

5. Install the lower instrument panel finish panel assembly with the screw <C>.
   

1. Engage the 2 clips.
   

2. Install the cowl side trim board LH with the clip.
   

1. Engage the 10 claws to install the front door scuff plate LH.
   

1. Connect each connector.
   

2. Engage the guide and 2 claws.
   

3. Install the No. 1 instrument panel under cover sub-assembly with the screw <D>.
   

Torque:

103 N*m{ 1050 kgf*cm , 76 ft.*lbf }

1. Connect the cable to the negative (-) battery terminal.
   

   NOTICE:

   When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected (Click here).

2. Connect the reservoir level switch connector.
   

3. Clear the DTCs (Click here).
   

1. Engage the 2 guides to install the rear No. 3 floor board.
   

1. Install the rear deck floor box.
   

1. Engage the 3 guides <A>.
   

2. Engage the 2 guides <B> and install the rear No. 2 floor board as shown in the illustration.