Wheel Hub: Installation

With vehicles equipped with ABS, press-fit sensor rotor into wheel hub bearing using a drift.
Do not reuse sensor rotor. When installing, replace it with a new one.

Fig 1: Pressing-Fit Sensor Rotor Into Wheel Hub Bearing
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Press-fit sensor rotor as far as the location shown in figure at right.

Fig 2: Pressing-Fit Sensor Rotor As Far As Location Shown In Figure At Right
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Install wheel hub bearing.
Tighten wheel bearing lock nut.
Before tightening, apply oil to threaded portion of rear spindle.

Do not reuse wheel bearing lock nut.

187 - 255 N.m (19 - 26 kg-m, 138 - 188 ft-lb)
Check that wheel bearings operate smoothly.

Fig 3: Tightening Wheel Bearing Lock Nut
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Check wheel hub bearing axial end play.
Axial end play: 0.05 mm (0.0020 in) or less

Fig 4: Checking Wheel Hub Bearing Axial End Play
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Clinch two places of lock nut.

Fig 5: Clinching Two Places Of Lock Nut
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Install hub cap using a suitable tool.
Do not reuse hub cap. When installing, replace it with a new one.

Fig 6: Installing Hub Cap
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