WHEEL HUB, STEERING KNUCKLE INSPECTION


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Front Wheel Bearing Excessive Play Inspection

1.  Remove the front brake hose bracket from the front upper arm. (See FRONT BRAKE HOSE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [WITH 4-POT OPPOSED PISTON CALIPER].) (See FRONT BRAKE HOSE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [WITH SINGLE PISTON FLOATING CALIPER].)

2.  Remove the front brake caliper component and suspend it in a place out of the way using a cable. (See FRONT BRAKE DISC REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [WITH 4-POT OPPOSED PISTON CALIPER].) (See FRONT BRAKE DISC REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [WITH SINGLE PISTON FLOATING CALIPER].)

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3.  Remove the front disc plate. (See FRONT BRAKE DISC REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [WITH 4-POT OPPOSED PISTON CALIPER].) (See FRONT BRAKE DISC REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [WITH SINGLE PISTON FLOATING CALIPER].)

4.  Install the magnetic base and dial gauge as shown in the figure and measure the front wheel bearing axial excessive play.

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Front wheel bearing maximum play
0.05 mm {0.002 in}
•  If it exceeds the maximum specification, replace the wheel hub. (See WHEEL HUB, STEERING KNUCKLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)