Had someone replace wheel beering when rheytest droce it said axle nut fwll off now replace half axle arm was this there fault not putti g nut on correct

It is cheaper and easier to replace the entire half shaft than to replace one CV joint on the half shaft. The only special tool needed is the axle nut socket. support the vehicle, remove the wheel, remove the axle nut, remove the lower ball joint, separate the lower control arm from the spindle, push the outer CV stub in from the hub, then remove the inner CV stub from the transmission. The inner has a circlip that will hold it in, you will need to get a prybar behind the flange and pry against the transmission case to get it to separate. But that's it, reverse procedure to install new half shaft making sure to torque everything back to specifications.

REMOVAL & INSTALLATION

1. Loosen the wheel nuts.
2. Carefully raise the locking tab of the axle spindle nut using a hammer and chisel.
3. Loosen and remove the axle nut.
4. Raise and safely support the vehicle.
5. Remove the rear wheel.
6. Remove the halfshafts from the differential. Refer to the differential removal procedure in this section for specific details.
7. Carefully remove the halfshaft from the trailing arm assembly by tapping on it with a plastic hammer, or using a suitable drift and hammer.

To install:

Installation is the reverse of removal taking note of the following points:


• Install new set rings in the groove of the splined inner CV-joint shafts.
• Top off the differential fluid as necessary.
• Install a new spindle nut and torque to 134 ft. lbs. (181 Nm), and once tightened, stake the nut.
• Tighten the wheel nuts to 80 ft. lbs. (108 Nm).

• Air Suspension
• Front Suspension
• Rear Suspension
• • Coil Spring Rear Suspension
  • Coil Springs
  • Lower Ball Joint
  • Lower Control Arms
  • Shock Absorbers
  • Stabilizer Bar Sway Bar
  • Strut Macpherson Strut Assembly
  • Upper Control Arms
  • Wheel Bearings
• Specifications
• Wheel Alignment

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Lexus Car ES, IS, LS 1998-06
Coil Spring Rear Suspension

• HUB & BEARINGS
• STABILIZER BAR
• STRUT & COIL SPRING

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Hub & Bearings

Adjustment
Check the backlash in bearing shaft direction and the axle hub deviation. Maximum for backlash should be 0.0020 in. (0.05mm) and for axle hub deviation 0.020 in. (0.05mm).

Fig. Checking wheel bearings for excessive play


NOTE The rear wheel bearings are non-adjustable. If the wheel bearing is out of specifications, replace the wheel bearing.
Removal & Installation

1. Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the Precautions section.
2. Raise and safely support the vehicle.
3. Remove or disconnect the following:
   
   Rear tire and wheel assembly Rear stabilizer link Rear axle shaft nut Rear disc brake caliper and disc Speed sensor Parking brake assembly at the wheel hub No. 1 and 2 upper control arm assembly No. 1 and 2 rear suspension arm assembly Toe control link Rear axle from hub assembly using a plastic hammer No. 2 rear wheel bearing dust deflector using a screwdriver 4 bolts and rear axle hub and bearing assembly from the axle carrier assembly
   

To install:

1. Install or connect the following:
   
   Hub on the carrier and tighten the bolts to 52 ft. lbs. (70 Nm) No. 2 rear wheel bearing dust deflector using a screwdriver Rear axle into hub assembly No. 1 and 2 upper control arm assembly. Torque the new nut to the No. 2 rear upper control arm to 52 ft. lbs. (70 Nm). Temporarily tighten the No. 1 arm bolt. No. 1 and 2 rear suspension arm assembly. Temporarily tighten. Toe control link. Torque new nut to 52 ft. lbs. (70 Nm). Rear stabilizer link. Torque to 20 ft. lbs. (27 Nm). Parking brake assembly at the wheel hub Rear speed sensor Rear axle shaft nut. Torque to 214 ft. Lbs. (290 Nm) and stake the nut with a chisel and hammer. Rear brake disc and disc brake caliper
   
2. Adjust the parking brake.
3. Stabilize the suspension as follows :
   1. Install the wheel(s).
   2. Lower the vehicle and bounce it up and down several times to stabilize the rear suspension.
   3. Raise the vehicle.
   4. Remove the wheel.
   5. Jack up the rear lower suspension armplacing a wood block in between. Apply a load to the suspension so that the lower suspension arm is plkaced in a horizontal position.
   
   
4. Fully tighten the No. 1 rear upper control arm assembly to 119 ft. lbs. (161 Nm).
5. Fully tighten the No. 1 rear suspension arm assembly to 70 ft. lbs. (95 Nm).
6. Fully tighten the No. 2 rear suspension arm assembly to 119 ft. lbs. (161 Nm).
   
   Rear tire and wheel assembly
   

1. Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the Precautions section.
2. Raise and safely support the vehicle.
3. Remove or disconnect the following:
   NOTE If it is necessary to replace the hub or bearing, replace the components as an assembly.
   
   
   Rear tire and wheel assembly If equipped with rear disc brakes, the caliper mounting bolts. Leave the brake line connected and suspend the assembly out of the way. Brake rotor or drum 4 bolts and pull off the rear axle hub O-ring
   

To install:

1. Install or connect the following:
   
   Hub on the carrier and tighten the bolts to 59 ft. lbs. (80 Nm) Rotor or drum Caliper, f equipped with rear disc brakes and tighten the bolts to 34 ft. lbs. (64 Nm) Wheel
   

1. Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the Precautions section.
2. If equipped with air suspension, move the height control switch in the trunk area to the OFF position.
3. Remove or disconnect the following:
   
   Negative battery cable Rear wheel(s) Height control sensor link from the lower control arm Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) speed sensor and wiring harness Brake caliper bracket from the rear axle carrier by removing the 2 bolts. Support the caliper with a piece of wire. Brake rotor Parking brake shoes and cable Cotter pin, lock cap and the nut holding the halfshaft to the rear axle Suspension member brace by removing the 2 bolts Halfshaft bolts and washers Halfshaft from the vehicle Strut rod
   
4. Place matchmarks on the adjusting cam and body for the No. 1 control arm.
5. Remove or disconnect the following:
   
   Nut and adjusting cam Nut on the axle carrier side of the No. 1 lower control arm Separate the control arm from the axle carrier No. 1 lower control arm Stabilizer bar link from the No. 2 lower control arm.
   
6. Place matchmarks on the adjusting cam and body.
7. Remove or disconnect the following:
   
   Nut and adjusting cam from the No. 2 lower control arm Nut and bolt holding the No. 2 lower control arm to the axle carrier No. 2 control arm from the vehicle Nut and bolt on the lower side of the strut assembly 2 upper control arm set nuts and bolts Axle carrier with the upper control arm
   
8. Secure the axle carrier in a vise.
9. Remove or disconnect the following:
   
   Nut holding the upper control arm to the axle carrier and remove the control arm Dust deflector. Use a suitable prytool. Oil seal
   
   

   Fig. Removing the oil seal (inner)-LS 430
   
   

10. Remove the 2 bolts and nuts and shift the backing the plate towards the hub side (outside).
11. Remove or disconnect the following:
    
    Axle hub
    
    

    Fig. Removing the axle hub from the axle carrier-LS 430
    Backing plate. Inner race (outside) from the axle hub
    
    

    Fig. Removing the inner race (outside) from the axle hub-LS 430
    Oil seal (outer) from the axle
    
    

    Fig. Removing the oil seal (outer)-LS 430
    Snapring from inside the axle housing Bearing from the axle housing
    

To install:

1. Install or connect the following:
   
   New bearing to the axle housing Snapring to the axle carrier, using snapring pliers New outer oil seal. Coat the oil seal lip with multipurpose grease.
   
   

   Fig. Installing the oil seal (outer)-LS 430
   Backing plate to the axle housing. Do NOT install the bolts or nuts at this time. Inner race (inside) to the axle housing Axle hub to the axle housing Backing plate in position. Tighten the bolts and nuts to 43 ft. lbs. (59 Nm). New oil seal (inner) to the axle housing. Coat the oil seal lip with multipurpose grease.
   
   

   Fig. Installing the oil seal (inner)-LS 430
   New dust deflector. Be sure to align the hose for the ABS speed sensor in the dust deflector and axle carrier. Upper control arm to the axle carrier by installing the nut. Tighten the nut to 80 ft. lbs. (108 Nm). Axle carrier and upper control arm to the vehicle as an assembly 2 upper control arm set bolts and tighten the bolts to 121 ft. lbs. (164 Nm) Bolt and nut holding the strut to the axle carrier. Tighten to 101 ft. lbs. (137 Nm). Bolt and nut connecting the No. 2 lower control arm to the axle carrier. Tighten the bolt to 60 ft. lbs. (81 Nm). Nut and adjusting cam to hold the No. 2 lower control arm to the body. Align the adjusting cam marks and tighten the nut to 57 ft. lbs. (78 Nm). Stabilizer bar link to the No. 2 lower control arm and tighten the nut to 48 ft. lbs. (65 Nm) No. 1 lower control arm to the axle carrier and body. Install the nut to hold the No. 1 lower control arm to the axle carrier. Tighten the nut to 43 ft. lbs. (59 Nm). Nut and adjusting cam to hold the No. 1 lower control arm to the body. Align the matchmarks and tighten the nut to 57 ft. lbs. (78 Nm). Strut rod to the axle carrier and body. Install the bolt and nut to hold the strut rod to the body. Tighten to 57 ft. lbs. (78 Nm). Bolt and nut to hold the strut rod to the axle carrier. Tighten to 136 ft. lbs. (184 Nm) Parking brake shoes and cable Outboard joint side of the halfshaft and align the matchmarks on the side gear shaft and the halfshaft. Coat the threads with clean oil and install the hexagon bolts. Tighten bolts to 61 ft. lbs. (83 Nm). Suspension member brace with the 2 bolts. Tighten the 2 bolts to 37 ft. lbs. (50 Nm). Nut to hold the halfshaft to the rear axle. Tighten the nut to 213 ft. lbs. (289 Nm). Lock cap and cotter pin Brake disc to the axle hub with the matchmarks aligned. Install the 2 screws and tighten the screws to 48 inch lbs. (5 Nm). Brake caliper to the vehicle and install the 2 bolts. Tighten the bolts to 77 ft. lbs. (104 Nm). ABS speed sensor and wiring harness Height control sensor link with the matchmarks aligned. Tighten the nut to 48 inch lbs. (5 Nm). Rear wheel(s) Negative battery cable
   

2. Lower the vehicle and turn ON the air suspension switch.

Fig. Exploded view rear carrier assembly, hub and bearing-

1. Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the Precautions section.
2. Remove or disconnect the following:
   WARNING Be careful not to damage the boot and ABS sensor
   
   
   Rear wheel(s) Height control sensor link from the lower control arm Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) speed sensor and wiring harness Brake caliper bracket from the rear axle carrier by removing the 2 bolts. Support the caliper with a piece of wire. Brake rotor Parking brake shoes and cable Toe control link Separate upper control arm assembly Shock absorber from axle carrier Suspension arms No 1 and 2 from axle carrier Rear axle from carrier
   
   
   Wheel bearing dust deflector 4 bolts and axle & bearing hub assembly
   

To install:

1. Install or connect the following:
   
   4 bolts and axle & bearing assembly. Tighten to 48 ft. lbs (65 Nm) Rear wheel bearing dust deflector Rear drive axle Upper control arm. Temporarily tighten No 2 and No 1 suspension arms. Tighten to 52 ft. lbs. (70 Nm) Shock absorber. Temporarily tighten Toe control link. Tighten to 37 ft. lbs. (50 Nm) Fully tighten upper control arm. Tighten to 52 ft. lbs. (70 Nm) Height control sensor Parking brake shoes and cable Speed sensor Rear disc brake caliper Fully tighten shock with new nut to 52 ft. lbs. (70 Nm) Rear tire
   
2. Inspect and adjust rear wheel alignment
3. Check ABS speed sensor signal

1. Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the Precautions section.
2. Remove or disconnect the following:
   
   Rear wheel Wheel speed sensor Axle halfshaft Brake caliper and rotor Parking brake shoes Parking brake cable No. 1 lower suspension arm bolt No. 2 lower suspension arm bolt Toe control link Upper ball joint Axle carrier from the vehicle
   
3. Press the hub out of the wheel bearing, then remove the backing plate.
4. Remove the snapring, then press the wheel bearing out of the axle carrier.

To install:

NOTE Use a new toe control link nut for assembly.

1. Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure, while using the following torque values:
   
   Backing plate bolts: 43 ft. lbs. (59 Nm) No. 1 lower suspension arm bolt: 55 ft. lbs. (75 Nm) No. 2 lower suspension arm bolt: 81 ft. lbs. (110 Nm) Toe control link nut: 36 ft. lbs. (49 Nm) Upper ball joint nut: 80 ft. lbs. (108 Nm) Brake caliper support bolts: 77 ft. lbs. (104 Nm) Rear wheel lug nuts: 76 ft. lbs. (103 Nm)
   

Fig. Exploded view rear Axle carrier and hub assembly-ES 330

1. Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the Precautions section.
2. Remove or disconnect the following:
   
   Rear tire and wheel assembly Brake caliper support bracket Brake rotor Skid control sensor wire 4 bolts and rear hub and bearing assembly Skid control sensor
   

To install:

1. Install or connect the following:
   NOTE Inspect bearing back lash and hub deviation
   
   
   Skid control sensor Rear axle hub and bearing assembly with 4 bolts. Tighten to 59 ft. lbs. (80 Nm) Skid control sensor wire
   
   
   Rear disc Rear disc brake caliper assembly. Tighten to 46 ft. lbs (62 Nm) Flexible brake hose Rear tire and wheel
   
2. inspect and adjust rear wheel alignment
3. Check ABS speed sensor signal

Stabilizer Bar

Removal & Installation

1. Remove the rear wheels.
2. Remove the 2 nuts and left stabilizer bar link. If the ball joint turns together with the nut, use a hexagon wrench (5 mm) to hold the stud. Repeat for the right side.
3. Remove the 8 bolts, 2 No. 1 brackets and 2 bushings. Two types of bolts are used, so make sure the correct bolts are installed.
4. Remove the stabilizer bar.

To install:

1. Install the stabilizer bar.
2. Install the bushing and bracket with the 2 bolts and tighten to 14 ft. lbs. (19 Nm). Install the bushing to the inner side of the bushing stopper on the stabilizer bar.
3. Connect the stabilizer bar links and tighten the nuts to 29 ft. lbs. (39 Nm). Repeat for the right side.
4. Install the rear wheels.
5. Inspect and adjust rear wheel alignment.

Strut & Coil Spring

Removal & Installation

1. Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the Precautions section.
2. Remove or disconnect the following:
   CAUTION Do NOT remove the center nut to the strut at this time. The spring on the strut is under high pressure and can cause serious injury.
   
   
   No. 2 luggage compartment trim cover Left and right deck side trim box Rear luggage compartment trim cover Front luggage compartment trim cover Left and right side luggage compartment trim covers Rear wheel Rear wheel fender liner No. 2 differential support protector Rear suspension member brace Rear No. 2 lower control arm Mounting bolts and strut assembly
   
3. Secure the strut in a vise.
4. Compress the coil spring
5. Remove or disconnect the following:
   
   Upper strut retaining nut Suspension support Upper insulator Bumper Coil spring Insulator

if it a purring type noise that is speed sesitive then yes its a wheel bearing. I have seen new bearings go bad if they where not put on properly.(ie axle nut over torqued)

TO REMOVE FRONT WHEEL BEARING.YOU NEED TO SAFELY RAISE SUPPORT VECHICLE ON JACK STANDS.MAKE SURE SITTING ON LEVEL SOLID GROUND.BEFORE RAISING VECHICLE OFF GROUND YOU NEED TO LOOSEN HALF SHAFT AXLE NUT JUST A LITTLE BECAUSE WHEEL IN THE AIR HARD TO LOOSEN AXLE NUT WHEN YOU HAVE HOLD THE WHEEL WHILE LOOSEN THE AXLE NUT WHICH IS TORQUE ON ABOUT 200 FT LBS.USING A SIX POINT AXLE SOCKET SOCKET SIZE COULD BE 34 OR 35 METRIC 1/2 INCH SOCKET.YOU NEED 1/2 INCH BREAKER BAR.ONCE YOU LOOSEN AXLE NUT A LITTLE THEN RAISE VECHICLE THEN REMOVE WHEEL.THEN FINISHING REMOVING AXLE NUT AND WASHER.THEN REMOVE THE CALIPER FROM THE STEERING KNUCKLE AND SUPPORT IT ASIDE USING A PIECE OF WIRE.REMOVE BRAKE ROTOR.THEN REMOVE THE 3 HUB BEARING ASSEMBLY BOLTS. USE A SWIVEL SOCKET GOING TO BE HARD TO REACH SPOT WITH A REGULAR SOCKET. REMOVE THE HALF SHAFT FROM THE HUB BEARING ASSEMBLY.REMOVE HUB AND BEARING ASSEMBLY. PUT EVERY THING BACK VISA VERSA. TORQUE HUB BEARING BOLTS TO 70 FT LBS. TORQUE AXLE NUT 284 FT LBS IF YOUR CAR IS 1998 MODEL AND TORQUE AXLE NUT 100 FT LBS FOR THE 1999 TO 2001 MODELS.THE WHEEL HAS TO BE ON THE GROUND JUST ENOUGH TO KEEP IT FROM TURNING.DONT LET ALL THE CAR WEIGHT DOWN UNTIL YOU HAVE TORQUE WHEEL TO THE RIGHT TORQUE.LET ME KNOW IF YOU HAVE ANY PROBLEMS.

CV joint removal involves taking the axle (half shaft) out. You will need to take the axle nut off and it will require a large breaker bar or an air impact gun as they are installed with LOTS of torque. Then you will have to seperate the lower control arm so that you can swing the wheel assembly out far enough to remove the axle. Once you have rmoved it from the wheel end, you can remove it from the transmission end,

pull off hub cap remove circlip in the nut if there is one, then loosen axle nut. Need a breaker bar and wheel on the ground. once nut is off loosen lug nuts, jack up car on side . bolts #10 Tork on some models then remove. Remove lower tie rod end remove bolt and nut. remove rotor and 2 Caliper pull out on the bolt. push lower control arm down with a bar and pull strut Assembly out away from car. next pull axle out using a flat bar to shove the axle out of transmission. install is in reverse.

before removning tire loosen lug nuts and axle nuts a little bit not all the way .to loosen axle nut you need a 1/2 inch break bar with deep socket or 1/2 battery power impact wrench.then raise vechicle use jack stands block rear wheels .then remove wheel disconnect wheel speed sensor .remove brake caliper and bracket then rotor .half shaft bolt.you need a tool remove front hub and bearings as a unit.from axle shaft.

Hi.. The step to remove the front Axles of you Vitara.
Raise and support Vehicle . Remove front wheel,
Drain Diff,fluid,
Remove Locking Hub if is equipaded,
Remove Circle clip from axle shaft
On right side of Vehicle, Remove the Stabilizer Little ball joint nut. Remove castle nut Front Tie rod end,
Remove mounting bolts from brake calipper,
Remove Calipper from steering knuckle and wire a side.
Remove Stud Nut from steering knuckle,
Support Lower suspension arm with a jack,
Remove lower strut bracket bolt ,
Lower jack and disconnect Knuckle from lower suspension crontrol arm,
Pull Outler joint from Hub.
Use Large screwdriver or Prybar To pry Right inner joint from differential, The axle will go out making a little froce with the prybar,
To remove the left side,
Remove mounting bolt from inner joint flange,
Pull out axle from hub.

To reinstall just reverse the prosses.

I hope this help on your job...
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Get out the axle cotter pin on the axle nut. Loosen the Axle nut while the car is on ground. Loosen wheel nuts. Jack up car and place jack stands underneath. Go underneath car and turn the wheel till you can see the pin through the inner part of the axle, which connects to gear box. you have to take out that pin carefully. hammer pin out from unchamfered side.
Take off wheel remove the axle nut the plain washer and the conical washer.
Now if you don't want to remove the ball joint remove the bolt from the suspension arm, to locate it look at the arm to which the ball joint is connected and trace it to its pivot point.
Pull the complete hub axle assembly in a straight direction, which would remove the inner joint from the gear box. Take a rubber mallet and carefully hammer the axle out from the hub. Please remember that when axle is removed the hub and disc may fall off so be careful.
Please use new axle nut, plain washer, conical washer and cotter pin during reinstall