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420-20 REAR SUSPENSION, AXLE SHAFTS

Use wheel bearing tool to remove old bearing and install new bearing following tool manufacturer’s instructions.
←Use wheel bearing tool to remove old bearing and install
new bearing following tool manufacturer’s instructions.

– Remainder of installation is reverse of removal.

  • Bleed brakes as described in 470 Brakes–Hydraulic.


    Tightening torques
    • Brake caliper to trailing arm (M12)..........60 Nm (43 ft-lb)
    • Brake hose to brake line..........12 Nm (9 ft-lb)
    • Brake rotor to wheel hub (M6)..........5 Nm (44 in-lb)
    • CV joint to transmission flange
      M8 bolt..........42 Nm (30 ft-lb)
      M10 bolt..........83 Nm (60 ft-lb)
    • Rear shock absorber
      to trailing arm (M14)..........125 Nm (92 ft-lb)
    • Stub axle shaft to hub
      M20 castellated nut..........300 - 320 Nm (217 - 231 ft-lb)
      M22 self-locking nut..........460 Nm (339 ft-lb)
    • Wheel bearing cover plate
      to bearing housing (M8)..........25 Nm (18 ft-lb)
    • Wheel to wheel hub..........130 Nm (96 ft-lb)