FRONT AXLE HUB ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION

Note

When the brake pedal is first depressed after replacing the brake pads or pushing back the disc brake piston, DTC C1341, C1342, C1343 and/or C1344 may be stored. As there is no malfunction, clear the DTC(s).

Tech Tips


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

  • The procedure listed below is for the LH side.


  1. PRECAUTION (w/ Air Suspension)

    Note

    Be sure to read Precaution thoroughly before servicing Click here.

  2. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL

  3. SEPARATE FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY


    1. A01NFI4

      Remove the 2 bolts and separate the front disc brake caliper assembly.

      Note

      Use wire or an equivalent tool to keep the brake caliper from hanging down by the flexible hose.

  4. REMOVE FRONT DISC


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      Text in Illustration
      *1 Matchmark

      Remove the front disc.

      Tech Tips

      Put matchmarks on the disc and the axle hub.

  5. INSPECT FRONT AXLE HUB BEARING LOOSENESS


    1. A01NFDE

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

      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.

      Tech Tips

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

  6. INSPECT FRONT AXLE HUB RUNOUT


    1. A01NHAL

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

      Maximum runout
      0.05 mm (0.0020 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 runout exceeds the maximum, replace the front axle hub.

  7. INSTALL FRONT DISC


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      Text in Illustration
      *1 Matchmark

      Align the matchmarks and install the front disc.

      Note

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

  8. INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY


    1. A01NFI4

      Install the front disc brake caliper assembly to the steering knuckle with the 2 bolts.

      Torque:
      104 N*m  { 1061 kgf*cm, 77 ft.*lbf }

  9. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL

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