Front Axle Hub

AXLE AND DIFFERENTIAL: FRONT AXLE HUB: ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION; 2013 MY FR-S [03/2012 -]

HINT
* Use the same procedure for the RH and LH sides.
* The procedure listed below is for the LH side.

1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL

2. SEPARATE FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY Replacement

3. REMOVE FRONT DISC Removal

4. INSPECT FRONT AXLE HUB BEARING LOOSENESS

(a) Using a dial indicator, check for looseness near the center of the front axle hub.





Maximum looseness:

0.05 mm (0.00196 in.)

NOTICE:
If the looseness is more than the maximum, replace the front axle hub and bearing assembly.

5. INSPECT FRONT AXLE HUB RUNOUT

(a) Using a dial indicator, check for runout on the surface of the axle hub outside the hub bolt.





Maximum runout:

0.05 mm (0.00196 in.)

NOTICE:
If the looseness is more than the maximum, replace the front axle hub and bearing assembly.

6. INSTALL FRONT DISC Installation

7. INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY Replacement

8. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL

Torque : 120 Nm (1224 kgf-cm, 89 ft-lbf)