Dismantling dust cap from wheel hub

Dismantling dust cap from wheel hub

Refitting dust cap on wheel hub

NOTE Before assembly, smear TUTELA MR3 grease around the edge of the cap.

STUB AXLE - REAR WHEEL HUB

Dismantling-reassembly nut securing stub axle and wheel hub

Whenever the hub nut is removed, it should be replaced with a new one.

NOTE The hub nut should be tightened to the correct torque wiht the rear torsion beam fitted to the car.

Checking stub axle

The stub axle must not be cracked, deformed or worn, otherwise it has to be replaced.

Checking hub

If the wheel bearing (arrowed) is replaced because of noisiness or excessive play, the complete hub must be replaced.