Rear wheel hub

REAR WHEEL HUB

REMOVING/REFITTING

• Set the car on a lift.
• Remove the wheel on the side concerned.
• Remove the brake disk (see GROUP 33).

In the case of cars with rear drum brakes, remove the drums (see GROUP 33) and proceed as described below for cars with rear drum brakes.

1. Remove the dust guard of the rear steering knuckle.
2. Slacken the wheel hub fastening nut as illustrated.

266 ÷ 294 Nm
27.1 ÷ 30.0 kgm

266 ÷ 294 Nm
27.1 ÷ 30.0 kgm

CHECKS AND INSPECTIONS

• Check the conditions of wear of the wheel bearing, keyed inside the hub. In the event of excessive play or noise, it is necessary to replace the hub complete.
• Check the conditions of wears of the spacer and, if necessary, change them.
• Replace the wheel hub fastening nut.