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.


  1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL

  2. 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 front flexible hose.

  3. REMOVE FRONT DISC


    1. B000GZRE01
      Text in Illustration
      *a Matchmark

      Put matchmarks on the front disc and the front axle hub.

    2. Remove the front disc.

  4. INSPECT FRONT AXLE HUB BEARING LOOSENESS


    1. B000HDX

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

      Maximum looseness
      0.05 mm (0.00197 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 speed sensor.

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

  5. INSPECT FRONT AXLE HUB RUNOUT


    1. B000K5F

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

      Maximum runout
      0.05 mm (0.00197 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 speed sensor.

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

  6. INSTALL FRONT DISC


    1. B000GZRE01
      Text in Illustration
      *a Matchmark

      Align the matchmarks of the front disc and front axle hub, and install the front disc.

      Note

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

  7. INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY


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

      Torque:
      107 N*m  { 1090 kgf*cm, 79 ft.*lbf }

      Note

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

  8. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL

    Torque:
    103 N*m  { 1049 kgf*cm, 76 ft.*lbf }