FRONT AXLE HUB ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION

Tech Tips

Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.
The procedure listed below is for the LH side.

REMOVE FRONT WHEEL
SEPARATE FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY
1. 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.
REMOVE FRONT DISC
1. Text in Illustration
  
  *1 Matchmark
  
  Put matchmarks on the front disc and front axle hub.
  
  Tech Tips
  
  The above step is not necessary when the front disc will be replaced.
2. Remove the front disc.
INSPECT FRONT AXLE HUB BEARING LOOSENESS
1. Using a dial indicator, check for looseness near the center of the front axle hub.
  
  Maximum looseness
  
  0.05 mm (0.00196 in.)
  
  Note
  
  Ensure that the dial indicator is set perpendicular to the measurement surface.
  
  If the looseness exceeds the maximum, replace the front axle hub bearing.
INSPECT FRONT AXLE HUB RUNOUT
1. Using a dial indicator, check for runout on the surface of the axle hub outside the hub bolt.
  
  Maximum runout
  
  0.05 mm (0.00196 in.)
  
  Note
  
  Ensure that the dial indicator is set perpendicular to the measurement surface.
  
  If the runout exceeds the maximum, replace the front axle hub sub-assembly.
INSTALL FRONT DISC
1. Text in Illustration
  
  *1 Matchmark
  
  Align the matchmarks of the disc and axle hub, and install the disc.
  
  Note
  
  When installing a new disc, select the installation position where the front disc has minimal runout.
INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY
1. Install the front disc brake caliper assembly to the steering knuckle with the 2 bolts.
  
  Torque:
  
  104 N*m { 1060 kgf*cm, 77 ft.*lbf }
  
  Note
  
  Do not twist the brake hose when installing the front disc brake caliper assembly.
INSTALL FRONT WHEEL

Torque:

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