FRONT AXLE HUB ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

Tech Tips


  • Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.

  • The following procedure is for the LH side.

PROCEDURE


  1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL

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  2. SEPARATE FRONT FLEXIBLE HOSE

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  3. SEPARATE FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY

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  4. REMOVE FRONT DISC

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  5. INSPECT FRONT AXLE HUB BEARING LOOSENESS


    1. B006XH1

      Using a dial indicator with magnetic base, check for looseness near the center of the front axle hub sub-assembly.

      Maximum Looseness
      0.05 mm (0.00196 in.)

      Note


      • Ensure that the dial indicator is set perpendicular to the measurement surface.

      • Keep the magnet of the dial indicator away from the front axle hub sub-assembly and front speed sensor.

      Tech Tips

      If the looseness exceeds the maximum, replace the front axle hub sub-assembly.

  6. INSPECT FRONT AXLE HUB RUNOUT


    1. B0071V4

      Using a dial indicator with magnetic base, check for runout on the surface of the front axle hub sub-assembly outside the front axle hub bolts.

      Maximum Runout
      0.05 mm (0.00196 in.)

      Note


      • Ensure that the dial indicator is set perpendicular to the measurement surface.

      • Make sure to set the tip of the dial indicator towards the outside of the front axle hub bolts.

      • Keep the magnet of the dial indicator away from the front axle hub sub-assembly and front speed sensor.

      Tech Tips

      If the runout exceeds the maximum, replace the front axle hub sub-assembly.

  7. INSTALL FRONT DISC

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  8. INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY

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  9. INSTALL FRONT FLEXIBLE HOSE

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  10. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL

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