FRONT AXLE HUB ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

Tech Tips


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

  • The procedure listed below is for the LH side.

PROCEDURE


  1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL

  2. SEPARATE FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY

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  3. REMOVE FRONT DISC

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  4. INSPECT FRONT AXLE HUB BEARING LOOSENESS


    1. A018KB9

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

      Maximum Looseness
      0 mm (0 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. A018M4C

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

      Maximum Runout
      0.05 mm (0.00196 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.

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

  6. INSTALL FRONT DISC

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  7. INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY

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  8. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL

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