FRONT AXLE HUB ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION


  1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL

  2. SEPARATE FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY


    1. A017DGF

      Remove the 2 bolts and separate the front disc brake caliper assembly.

      Note

      Use wire or an equivalent tool to keep the front disc brake caliper assembly from hanging down by the flexible hose.

  3. REMOVE FRONT DISC


    1. A017EY2E01

      Remove the front disc.

      Tech Tips

      Put matchmarks on the disc and the axle hub.

  4. INSPECT FRONT AXLE HUB BEARING LOOSENESS


    1. A017B18

      Using a dial indicator, check for looseness near the center of the front axle hub.

      Maximum looseness
      0 mm (0 in.)

      Note

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

      Tech Tips

      If the looseness exceeds the maximum, replace the front axle hub bearing.

  5. INSPECT FRONT AXLE HUB RUNOUT


    1. A017E7K

      Using a dial indicator, check for runout on the surface of the axle hub outside the hub bolt.

      Maximum runout
      0.05 mm (0.0020 in.)

      Note

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

      Tech Tips

      If the runout exceeds the maximum, replace the front axle hub.

  6. INSTALL FRONT DISC


    1. A017EY2E01

      Align the matchmarks and install the front disc.

      Note

      When replacing the disc with a new one, select the installation position where the front disc has minimal runout.

  7. INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY


    1. A017DGF

      Install the front disc brake caliper assembly to the steering knuckle with the 2 bolts.

      Torque:
      104 N*m  { 1060 kgf*cm, 76 ft.*lbf }

      Note

      Do not twist the brake hose when installing the front disc brake caliper assembly.

  8. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL

    Torque:
    103 N*m  { 1050 kgf*cm, 76 ft.*lbf }