FRONT AXLE HUB ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

Tip:

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

  • The following procedure is for the LH side.

PROCEDURE

  1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL

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  2. LOOSEN HEXALOBULAR SCREW

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  3. SEPARATE FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY

    1. C302073

      Remove the bolt and separate the front flexible hose from the front shock absorber assembly.

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

      Note:

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

  4. REMOVE FRONT DISC

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  5. INSPECT FRONT AXLE HUB BEARING LOOSENESS

    1. C302066

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

      Maximum Looseness

      0.05 mm (0.00196 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.

      Tip:

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

  6. INSPECT FRONT AXLE HUB RUNOUT

    1. C302067

      Using a dial indicator, check the runout near the outer circumference of the front axle hub sub-assembly.

      Maximum Runout

      0.05 mm (0.00196 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.

      Tip:

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

  7. INSTALL FRONT DISC

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  8. INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY

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

      88.3 N*m

      900 kgf*cm

      65 ft.*lbf

      Note:

      Do not twist the front flexible hose when installing the front disc brake caliper assembly.

    2. Install the front flexible hose to the front shock absorber assembly with the bolt.

      29.4 N*m

      300 kgf*cm

      22 ft.*lbf

  9. FULLY TIGHTEN HEXALOBULAR SCREW

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  10. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL

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