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 power 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 shoes 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.

Tip:

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

  • The procedure listed below is for the LH side.

PROCEDURE

  1. PRECAUTION

    Note:

    After turning the power 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.

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  2. DISABLE BRAKE CONTROL

    Click here

  3. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL

    Click here

  4. DISCONNECT FRONT FLEXIBLE HOSE

    Click here

  5. DISCONNECT FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY LH

    Click here

  6. REMOVE FRONT DISC

    for 16 inch Front Disc Brake:Click here

    for 17 inch Front Disc Brake:Click here

  7. INSPECT FRONT AXLE HUB BEARING LOOSENESS

    C130490

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

      Maximum

      0.05 mm (0.00197 in.)

      Note:

      Make sure that the dial indicator is set perpendicular to the measurement surface.

      If the looseness is more than the maximum, replace the front axle hub sub-assembly.

  8. INSPECT FRONT AXLE HUB RUNOUT

    C130489

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

      Maximum

      0.05 mm (0.00197 in.)

      Note:

      Make sure that the dial indicator is set perpendicular to the measurement surface.

      If the runout is more than the maximum, replace the front axle hub sub-assembly.

  9. INSTALL FRONT DISC

    for 16 inch Front Disc Brake:Click here

    for 17 inch Front Disc Brake:Click here

  10. CONNECT FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY LH

    Click here

  11. CONNECT FRONT FLEXIBLE HOSE

    Click here

  12. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL

    Click here

  13. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE AUXILIARY BATTERY TERMINAL

    1. Connect the cable to the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal and tighten the nut.

      5.4 N*m

      55 kgf*cm

      48 in.*lbf

  14. PERFORM INITIALIZATION

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