REAR AXLE HUB > ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION

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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, clear 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 turning the power switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal notices before proceeding with work (Click here).

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 (-) auxiliary battery terminal (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. Remove the 2 screws <E>.
   

2. Disengage the clip.
   

3. Disengage the clamp.
   

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

1. Disconnect the front door opening trim weatherstrip.
   

2. Remove the residual weatherstrip sealant from the body of the vehicle using cleaner.
   

   NOTICE:

   Remove the sealant completely. Any residual sealant may transfer to other areas of the vehicle when removing/installing the interior parts.

1. Using a moulding remover, disengage the 3 claws, clip and 4 guides, and remove the instrument side panel LH.
   

1. Using a moulding remover, disengage the 8 claws and clip.
   

2. Disconnect each connector and remove the lower instrument panel finish panel 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. Remove the screw <E>.
   

2. Disengage the 2 clips.
   

3. Disengage the clamp.
   

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

1. Disengage the 2 claws to remove the No. 2 air duct sub-assembly.
   

1. Completely release the parking brake pedal.
   

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

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   *1	Lock Nut
   *2	Adjusting Nut

1. Remove the parking brake lever protector from the No. 3 parking brake cable assembly.
   

1. Remove the bolt and separate the No. 3 parking brake cable assembly.
   

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

3. 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 bolt, and separate the rear flexible hose from the No. 2 flexible hose bracket.
   

2. 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. Put matchmarks on the disc and the axle hub.
   

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   *a

   Matchmark

2. Remove the rear disc.
   

1. Using a dial indicator, check for looseness near the center of the rear axle hub.
   

   Maximum looseness:

   0.05 mm (0.00197 in.)
   

   NOTICE:

   1. Ensure that the dial indicator is set perpendicular to the measurement surface.
      
   2. Keep the magnet of the dial indicator away from the rear axle hub and bearing assembly.
      

   HINT:

   If the looseness exceeds the maximum, replace the rear axle hub and bearing assembly.

1. Using a dial indicator, check for runout on the surface of the rear axle hub outside the rear axle hub bolt.
   

   Maximum runout:

   0.05 mm (0.00197 in.)
   

   NOTICE:

   1. Ensure that the dial indicator is set perpendicular to the measurement surface.
      
   2. Make sure to install the tip of the dial indicator towards the outside of the rear axle hub bolt.
      
   3. Keep the magnet of the dial indicator away from the rear axle hub and bearing.
      

   HINT:

   If the runout exceeds the maximum, replace the rear axle hub and bearing assembly.

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

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   *a

   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 }

2. Install the rear flexible hose to the No. 2 flexible hose bracket with the bolt.
   

   Torque:

   19 N*m{ 192 kgf*cm , 14 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.
   

3. Install the No. 3 parking brake cable assembly with the bolt.
   

   Torque:

   6.0 N*m{ 61 kgf*cm , 53 in.*lbf }

1. Install the parking brake lever protector to the No. 3 parking brake cable assembly.
   

1. Connect each connector.
   

2. Engage the 8 claws and clip to install the lower instrument panel finish panel sub-assembly.
   

1. Engage the 4 guides, clip and 3 claws to install the instrument side panel LH.
   

1. Align the alignment mark (orange) on the weatherstrip with the protruding portion on the body indicated by the arrow in the illustration, and install the front door opening trim weatherstrip LH.
   

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   *a	Alignment Mark (Orange)

   NOTICE:

   After installation, check that the corners fit correctly.

1. Connect each connector.
   

2. Engage the clamp.
   

3. Engage the clip.
   

4. Install the No. 1 instrument panel under cover sub-assembly with the 2 screws <E>.
   

1. Engage the 2 claws to install the No. 2 air duct sub-assembly.
   

1. Connect each connector.
   

2. Engage the clamp.
   

3. Engage the 2 clips.
   

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

Torque:

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

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

2. Connect the reservoir level switch connector.
   

3. Clear the DTCs (Click here).