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Front Axle

WHEEL HUB, STEERING KNUCKLE PRE-INSPECTION
Wheel Bearing Play Inspection





1. Position a dial indicator against the wheel hub.
2. Push and pull the wheel hub by hand in the axial direction and measure the wheel bearing play.
Maximum wheel bearing play 0.05 mm (0.002 inch)
3. If the bearing play exceeds the specification, replace and tighten the locknut to the specified torque and retest.
^ Replace the wheel bearing as necessary.