Rear Axle Shaft And Wheel Bearing Removal And Installation: Installation

Install removed parts in reverse order of removal procedure, noting the followings.

1. Apply grease "A" to oil seal lip (2) of bearing retainer (1) as shown in the figure and install it to axle shaft.
   NOTE: A mount of grease applied to hollow in oil seal should be more than 60% of it's vacant space.
   1. "A" Grease:  99000-25010
   Fig 1: Applying Grease To Oil Seal Lip Of Bearing Retainer

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2. Aligning serrations between new stud bolt(s) (1) and flange (4), install new stud bolt(s) (1) by tightening nut (2) as shown in the figure.
   Fig 2: Aligning Serrations Between Stud Bolt(s) & Flange

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3. Install bearing retainer (2) to axle shaft (1).
   Fig 3: Installing Bearing Retainer To Axle Shaft

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4. Press-fit wheel bearing (1) and retainer ring (2) as shown in the figure.
   NOTE:

   • Use care not to cause any damage to outside of retainer ring (2).
   • Refer to the figure so that wheel bearing (1) is installed in proper direction.
   Fig 4: Press-Fitting Wheel Bearing & Retainer Ring

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5. For vehicle with ABS, press-fit new sensor rotor (1) as shown in the figure.
   NOTE: Use care not to cause any damage to outside of retainer ring.
   Fig 5: Press-Fitting Sensor Rotor

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6. Apply grease "A" to axle shaft inner oil seal lip as shown in the figure.
   1. "A" Grease:  99000-25010
   Fig 6: Applying Grease To Axle Shaft Inner Oil Seal Lip

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7. Apply sealant "B" to mating surface of bearing retainer (1) with brake back plate.
   NOTE: Make sure to remove old sealant before applying it anew.
   1. "B" Sealant:  99000-31110
   Fig 7: Applying Sealant To Mating Surface Of Bearing Retainer

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8. Install rear axle shaft to rear axle housing and tighten bearing retainer nuts to specified torque.
   NOTE: When installing rear axle shaft, be careful not to cause damage to oil seal lip in axle housing.

   Tightening torque 

   1. Bearing retainer nut (a):  23 N.m (2.3 kg-m, 17.0 lb-ft)
   Fig 8: Installing Rear Axle Shaft To Rear Axle Housing

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9. Tighten wheel speed sensor bolt to specified torque (if equipped with ABS).

   Tightening torque 

   1. Wheel speed sensor bolt (b):  21 N.m (2.1 kg-m, 15.5 lb-ft)
   Fig 9: Tightening Wheel Speed Sensor Bolt

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10. Refill rear axle (differential) housing with new specified gear oil. Refer to REAR DIFFERENTIAL GEAR OIL INSPECTION & CHANGE for refill.
11. Install brake drum referring to REMOVAL & INSTALLATION , Rear Brake Drum.