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. A0119GO

      Remove the 2 bolts and separate the disc brake caliper from the steering knuckle.

  3. REMOVE FRONT DISC


    1. A01191AE01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Matchmark

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

  4. INSPECT FRONT AXLE HUB BEARING LOOSENESS


    1. A0119L9

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

      Maximum looseness
      0.05 mm (0.00197 in.)

      Tech Tips


      • Ensure that the dial indicator is set perpendicular to the measurement surface.

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

  5. INSPECT FRONT AXLE HUB RUNOUT


    1. A011ARZ

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

      Maximum runout
      0.05 mm (0.00197 in.)

      Tech Tips


      • Ensure that the dial indicator is set perpendicular to the measurement surface.

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

  6. INSTALL FRONT DISC


    1. A01191AE01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Matchmark

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

      Note

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

  7. INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY


    1. A0119GO

      Install the disc brake caliper onto the steering knuckle.

      Torque:
      107 N*m  { 1089 kgf*cm, 79 ft.*lbf }

  8. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL

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