Front Hub - Axle

On-vehicle Inspection

Wheel Bearing Play Inspection
1. Inspect the play of the bearing while the vehicle is jacked up.




2. If there is any play, loosen the wheel nuts slightly. Raise the front of the vehicle, and make sure it is securely supported.
3. Remove the front wheel and tire(A) from front hub(B).





CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage the hub bolts(C) then remove the front wheel and tire(A).

4. Remove the split pin(A), then remove castle nut(B) and washer(C) from the front hub under applying the break.




5. Tighten the hub bearing nut by the following procedures.
A. Hub bearing nut must be fastened with a torque of 28kgf-m and front hub must be rotated 3 times as shown below enough for secure placement of hub bearing.
B. Unfasten hub bearing nut until its tightening torque is 0kgf-m.
C. Hub bearing nut must be fastened again with torque 20kgf-m




D. Assemble split pin.
E. If the direction of split pin is not in line with the hole of knuckle unfasten hub bearing nut within 30° and assemble split pin.




6. Check the hub for cracks and the splines for wear.
7. Check the brake disc for scoring and damage.
8. Check the knuckle for cracks.
9. Check the bearing for cracks or damage.