FRONT AXLE HUB ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

Note

When the brake pedal is first depressed after replacing the brake pads or pushing back the disc brake piston, DTC C1214 may be output. As there is no malfunction, clear the DTC.

Tech Tips


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

  • The procedure listed below is for the LH side.

PROCEDURE


  1. PRECAUTION

    Note

    After turning the power switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal notice before proceeding with work.

    Click here

  2. DISABLE BRAKE CONTROL

    Click here

  3. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL

  4. SEPARATE FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY

    Click here

  5. REMOVE FRONT DISC

    for 15 inch Front Brake: Click here

    for 16 inch Front Brake: Click here

  6. INSPECT FRONT AXLE HUB BEARING LOOSENESS


    1. A01KRUL

      Using a dial indicator, 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 speed sensor.

      Tech Tips

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

  7. INSPECT FRONT AXLE HUB RUNOUT


    1. A01KRQQ

      Using a dial indicator, 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 speed sensor.

      Tech Tips

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

  8. INSTALL FRONT DISC

    for 15 inch Front Brake: Click here

    for 16 inch Front Brake: Click here

  9. INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY

    Click here

  10. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL

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

  11. CONNECT CABLE TO AUXILIARY BATTERY NEGATIVE TERMINAL


    1. Connect the cable to the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal.

      for Wagon: Click here

      for Hatchback: Click here

    2. Connect the reservoir level switch connector.

    3. Clear the DTCs.

      Click here