Rear Hub Removal

[lpittman1]

Heck of a time removing rear hubs from 97 Camry. Can anyone tell me what size the bolts are that go into the hub to help remove? 9mm??? What thread? Thanks.

[gyjoe]

I had mine one off not long ago, it wasn't difficult to get off and had never been off. I don't remember the size of the four bolts for the hub assembly, but they were not large--maybe 13 mm.

This is from the Chilton manual; it shows the hub assembly being unbolted after the brake drum has been removed:

Remove the four bolts retaining the axle hub, use this large hole in the hub to access them

1. Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the precautions in the beginning of this section.
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable. On vehicles equipped with an air bag, wait at least 90 seconds before proceeding.
3. Raise and safely support the vehicle.
4. Remove the wheel.
5. Remove the brake drum or rotor.
6. If equipped with ABS brakes, disconnect and remove the ABS wheel speed sensor.
7. Remove the 4 bolts securing the hub to the knuckle and remove the hub.
8. Remove the O-ring from the backing plate.

To install:

1. Install a new O-ring onto the backing plate. Coat the O-ring with multipurpose grease.
2. Install the hub to the knuckle with the mounting bolts and tighten to 59 ft. lbs. (80 Nm).
3. If equipped with ABS brakes, install the ABS wheel speed sensor.
4. Install the brake drum or rotor.
5. Install the wheel and lower the vehicle.
6. Connect the negative battery cable.
7. Have the wheel alignment checked.

[lpittman1]

Thanks so much. I"m sorry, but I meant to post "rear brake drum", not hub. So sorry. I'll repost question.