Rear Axle Hub (For Sedan) On-Vehicle Inspection

Release the parking brake and remove the rear brake drum.
If the rear brake drum cannot be removed easily, perform the following procedure.

Remove the hole plug and insert a screwdriver through the hole into the backing plate, and hold the automatic adjust lever away from the adjuster.

Using another screwdriver, contract the brake shoe by turning the adjusting bolt.

Inspect the axle hub and bearing backlash.

1. Using a dial indicator, check the backlash near the center of the axle hub.
   

   Maximum:

   0.05 mm (0.0020 in.)
   

   If the backlash exceeds the maximum, replace the axle hub and bearing.
   

Inspect the axle hub and bearing runout.

1. Using a dial indicator, check the runout of the surface of the axle hub.
   

   Maximum:

   0.07 mm (0.0028 in.)
   

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

Provisionally install the 2 hub nuts.

Remove the hole plug, and turn the adjuster to expand the shoe until the drum locks.

Using a screwdriver, release the adjuster 12 notches.

Install the hole plug.