WHEEL HUB, STEERING KNUCKLE INSPECTION [4x2 (EXCEPT HIGH CLEARANCE MODEL)]

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Wheel Bearing Looseness Inspection

1. After jacking up the vehicle and supporting it at the specified places with safety stands, inspect for noticeable bearing play by holding the top and bottom of the tire.

Maximum wheel bearing play [4x2 (Except high clearance model)]

0 mm {0 in}

Preload Adjustment

1. Inspect that the tire rotates smoothly when rotated strongly, and there is no rough feeling or no abnormal noise from the bearing.

2. Attach a pull scale to a hub bolt and measure the preload.

Front wheel axle preload [4x2 (Except high clearance model)]

5.6—11.2 N {0.58—1.14 kgf, 1.26—2.51 lbf}

• If not an specification, adjust the front wheel bearing preload.

When replacing the bearing

1. Remove the brake caliper component and suspend it by a rope.

2. Remove the hub cap, pull out the cotter pin and remove the set cover.

3. Tighten the wheel hub locknut with 20—30 N·m {2.1—3.0 kgf·m, 15—22 ft·lbf} to fit the bearing.

3. Loosen the locknut to the extent that it can be turned by hand.

4. Attach a pull scale to a hub bolt and adjust the preload.

Front wheel axle preload [4x2 (Except high clearance model)]

5.6—11.2 N {0.58—1.14 kgf, 1.26—2.51 lbf}

5. Tighten the locknut until the reading reaches the specified amount.