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 (for LHD)

    Click here

  3. REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR AND LINK ASSEMBLY (for RHD)

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure as for LHD Click here.

  4. REMOVE FRONT OUTER COWL TOP PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY (for RHD)

    Click here

  5. DISABLE BRAKE CONTROL (for RHD)

    Click here

  6. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL

  7. SEPARATE FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY

    Click here

  8. REMOVE FRONT DISC

    Click here

  9. INSPECT FRONT AXLE HUB BEARING LOOSENESS


    1. A0003HN

      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.

  10. INSPECT FRONT AXLE HUB RUNOUT


    1. A0004OC

      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 sub-assembly and front axle hub bearing.

  11. INSTALL FRONT DISC

    Click here

  12. INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY

    Click here

  13. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL

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

  14. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE AUXILIARY BATTERY TERMINAL


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

    2. Connect the reservoir level switch connector.

    3. Clear the DTCs Click here.

  15. INSTALL FRONT OUTER COWL TOP PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY (for RHD)

    Click here

  16. INSTALL WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR AND LINK ASSEMBLY (for RHD)

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure as for LHD Click here.