Rear Hub and Bearings — Removal and Installation (Nissan Bluebird T12)

All models

Note: Removing the rear hub and bearings requires removing the brake drum or disc. See the relevant Chapters Section 9 for complete information regarding the removal and installation of various brake system components.

1. Apply the handbrake, engage 1st or reverse gear (manual transmission) or "R" (automatic transmission).

2. Loosen the wheel nuts. Block the front wheels and raise the rear of the car with a jack.

3. Remove the wheel, release the handbrake.

4. The procedure now differs slightly depending on the type of rear brake.

Drum brake - removal

5. Remove the pin and locking ring.

6. Unscrew the hub bearing nut and remove the bearing washer.

7. Pull the drum toward you, then push it back just enough to get the inner race of the outer bearing (photo). Mark the inner race so that it can be properly installed in place.



8. Remove the drum from the pivot pin and remove all dust from the inside with a clean, dry cloth.



9. If the drum is clamped on the brake shoes, check that the handbrake is fully released, then remove the rubber plug from the drum brake shield and use a screwdriver to turn the toothed nut so that the retractions of the automatic clearance adjuster stand to the drum can be removed.

Disc brakes - removal

10. Disconnect the handbrake cable from the caliper, release the flexible high-pressure brake line tube from the suspension strut. Remove the two bolts securing the caliper mounting bracket to the steering knuckle connecting plate, remove the caliper assembly.

11. Remove the grease cap. Remove the pin and locking ring.

12. Unscrew the hub bearing nut and remove the bearing washer.

13. Pull the drum toward you, then push it back just enough to get the inner race of the outer bearing (photo). Mark the inner race so that it can be installed correctly in place.

14. Remove the disc from the pivot pin, remove dust with a clean dry cloth.

All models - check

15. Remove the seal with plastic lubricant from the brake drum or disc, remove the inner bearing ring. Do not mix up the inner rings.

16. Clean all components thoroughly and replace worn ones.

17. Check the surfaces of the brake drum or disc.

18. Check the bearing support rollers. Replace the bearings if there is any damage or wear. The outer bearing races can be removed using a hammer and a soft metal drift (Figure 10.20). New outer rings can be inserted into the drum or disc.









19. If the wheel struts need to be replaced, they can be removed and installed with a press. Be careful not to damage the drum or disc.

20. Before assembly, generously lubricate both inner bearing rings, install the inner ring into the hub and, using a hammer and block, drive the new seal with plastic lubricant into the seat. Lightly lubricate the seal edges and the working surfaces of the steering knuckle bearing.

Drum brake installation

21. First measure the outside diameter of the brake shoe at the 3-9 o'clock line, turn the adjuster toothed nut until the measurement is 0.35-0.55mm less than the inside diameter of the drum.



22. Install the brake drum on the steering knuckle. Install the inner bearing ring, having previously greased it with era. Grease the bearing washer on one side and install it with the greased side facing the bearing, install the hub bearing nut (photo).





23. Adjust the rear hub bearings. Fill the cap halfway with grease before installing.

24. Using the hand brake, set the correct clearance between the brake shoe and drum with the automatic clearance adjuster.

Disc brake - installation

25. Install the brake disc on the steering knuckle. Lubricate the inner bearing ring and install it. Lubricate the bearing washer on one side and install it with the greased side facing the bearing, install the hub bearing nut.



26. Adjust the rear hub bearings. Fill the cap halfway with grease before installing.

27. Install the brake caliper, connect the handbrake cable, attach the flexible tube of the high-pressure brake system line to the suspension strut (photo) - see Section 9.