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.

  • While the auxiliary battery is connected, even if the ignition switch is off, the brake control system activates when the brake pedal is depressed or the door courtesy switch is turned on. Therefore, even if only brake pads are to be removed and installed, be sure to perform the Disable Brake Control procedure and disconnect the cable from the negative (-) terminal of the auxiliary battery before beginning work.

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 ignition 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

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  3. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL

  4. SEPARATE FRONT DISC BRAKE CYLINDER ASSEMBLY

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  5. REMOVE FRONT DISC

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  6. INSPECT FRONT AXLE HUB BEARING LOOSENESS


    1. A004F0A

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

      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.

  7. INSPECT FRONT AXLE HUB RUNOUT


    1. A004FF1

      Using a dial indicator, check for runout on the surface of the front axle hub sub-assembly outside the front axle 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 the front axle hub bearing.

  8. INSTALL FRONT DISC

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  9. INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE CYLINDER ASSEMBLY

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  10. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL

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

  11. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE AUXILIARY BATTERY TERMINAL

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