REAR 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 REAR WHEEL

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  2. DISCONNECT NO. 2 PARKING BRAKE WIRE ASSEMBLY

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  3. SEPARATE REAR DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY

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  4. REMOVE REAR DISC

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  5. INSPECT REAR AXLE HUB BEARING LOOSENESS


    1. B004MDV

      Using a dial indicator with magnetic base, check for looseness near the center of the rear axle hub.

      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 rear axle hub and bearing assembly.

      Tech Tips

      If the looseness exceeds the maximum, replace the rear axle hub and bearing assembly.

  6. INSPECT REAR AXLE HUB RUNOUT


    1. B004MFP

      Using a dial indicator with magnetic base, check for runout on the surface of the rear axle hub outside the rear 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 install the tip of the dial indicator towards the outside of the rear axle hub bolts.

      • Keep the magnet of the dial indicator away from the rear axle hub and bearing assembly.

      Tech Tips

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

  7. INSTALL REAR DISC

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  8. INSTALL REAR DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY

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  9. CONNECT NO. 2 PARKING BRAKE WIRE ASSEMBLY

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  10. INSTALL REAR WHEEL

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