WHEEL HUB, STEERING KNUCKLE INSPECTION

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Wheel Bearing Excessive Play Inspection

1.  Raise the vehicle until the front tires are off the floor.

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•  Verify that the wheels are in the straight-ahead position.

2.  Rotate the tire by hand and inspect the wheel bearings for roughness.

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•  Verify that the wheel rotates freely and that the brake pads are retracted sufficiently to allow free movement of the tire and wheel component.

3.  Grip each front tire at the top and bottom and move the wheel inward and outward while lifting the weight of the tire off the front wheel bearing.

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4.  If the tire and wheel (hub) is loose on the spindle, does not rotate freely, or has a rough feeling when spun, perform one of the following:

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•  On vehicles with inner and outer bearings, inspect the bearings and cups for wear or damage. Adjust or install new bearing and cups if necessary.

•  On vehicles with one sealed bearing, install a new wheel hub. (See WHEEL HUB, STEERING KNUCKLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)