Component Tests and General Diagnostics
ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION1. INSPECT FRONT AXLE HUB BEARING
a. Remove the front wheel.
b. Separate the front disc brake caliper assembly.
c. Remove the front disc.
d. Inspect the bearing backlash.
1) Using a dial indicator, check the backlash near the center of the axle hub.
Maximum: 0.05 mm (0.0020 inch)
If the backlash exceeds the maximum, replace the front axle hub bearing.
e. Inspect the axle hub deviation.
1) Using a dial indicator, check the deviation at the surface of the axle hub outside the hub bolt.
Maximum: 0.05 mm (0.0020 inch)
If the backlash exceeds the maximum, replace the front axle hub sub-assembly.
f. Install the front disc.
g. Install the front disc brake caliper assembly.
h. Install the front wheel.
Torque: 103 Nm (1,050 kgf-cm, 76 ft. lbs.)
2. INSPECT REAR AXLE HUB BEARING
a. Remove the rear wheel.
b. Remove rear brake drum sub-assembly.
c. Inspect the bearing backlash.
1) Using a dial indicator, check the backlash near the center of the axle hub.
Maximum: 0.05 mm (0.0020 inch)
If the backlash exceeds the maximum, replace the rear axle hub & bearing assembly.
d. Inspect the axle hub deviation.
1) Using a dial indicator, check the deviation at the surface of the axle hub outside the hub bolt.
Maximum: 0.07 mm (0.0028 inch)
If the backlash exceeds the maximum, replace the rear axle hub & bearing assembly.
e. Install the rear brake drum sub-assembly.
f. Install the rear wheel.
Torque: 103 Nm (1,050 kgf-cm, 76 ft. lbs.)