FRONT AXLE HUB ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION


  1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL

  2. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE CYLINDER ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A00XC6C

      Using a union nut wrench, disconnect the brake tube from the disc brake cylinder assembly.

      Tech Tips

      Use a container to catch brake fluid as it drains out.

    2. A00XIOR

      Remove the 2 bolts and disc brake cylinder assembly.

  3. REMOVE FRONT DISC


    1. A00XEC4E01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Matchmark

      Place matchmarks on the disc and axle hub if planning to reuse the disc.

    2. Remove the front disc.

  4. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB GREASE CAP


    1. Using a screwdriver and hammer, remove the front axle hub grease cap.

      Note

      Do not damage the axle hub.

  5. INSPECT FRONT AXLE HUB BEARING LOOSENESS


    1. A0094W2

      Using a dial indicator, measure the looseness near the center of the axle hub.

      Maximum looseness
      0.05 mm (0.00197 in.)

      Note

      Make sure that the dial indicator is set at a right angle to the measurement surface.

      If the looseness is more than the maximum, replace the axle hub.

  6. INSPECT FRONT AXLE HUB RUNOUT


    1. A009B50

      Using a dial indicator, measure the runout on the surface of the axle hub outside the hub bolts.

      Maximum runout
      0.08 mm (0.00315 in.)

      Note

      Make sure that the dial indicator is set at a right angle to the measurement surface.

      If the runout is more than the maximum, replace the axle hub.

  7. INSTALL FRONT AXLE HUB GREASE CAP


    1. Install a new axle hub grease cap.

      Note

      Make sure the grease cap is securely installed to the axle hub.

  8. INSTALL FRONT DISC


    1. Align the matchmarks and install the front disc.

      Tech Tips

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

  9. INSTALL DISC BRAKE CYLINDER ASSEMBLY LH


    1. Install the disc brake cylinder assembly with the 2 bolts.

      Torque:
      123 N*m  { 1254 kgf*cm, 91 ft.*lbf }

    2. Using a union nut wrench, connect the brake tube to the disc brake cylinder assembly.

      Torque:
      15 N*m  { 155 kgf*cm, 11 ft.*lbf }

      Note

      Use the formula to calculate special torque values for situations where a union nut wrench is combined with a torque wrench Click here.

  10. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL

    Torque:
    112 N*m  { 1142 kgf*cm, 83 ft.*lbf }