Axle System

AXLE: AXLE SYSTEM: ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION

ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION

1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL
2. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY Removal
3. REMOVE FRONT DISC Removal
4. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB GREASE CAP (for 4WD) Removal
5. INSPECT FRONT AXLE HUB BEARING





(a) Inspect the axle hub backlash.
(1) Using a dial indicator, check the backlash near the center of the axle hub.
Maximum:
0.05 mm (0.0020 in.)
If the backlash is greater than the maximum, replace the bearing.





(b) Inspect the axle hub runout.
(1) Using a dial indicator, check the runout of the surface of the axle hub.
Maximum:
0.05 mm (0.0020 in.)
If the runout is greater than the maximum, replace the bearing.
6. INSTALL FRONT AXLE HUB GREASE CAP (for 4WD)
7. INSTALL FRONT DISC Installation
8. INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY Installation
9. FILL RESERVOIR WITH BRAKE FLUID Service and Repair
10. BLEED BRAKE LINE Service and Repair
11. CHECK FLUID LEVEL IN RESERVOIR Service and Repair
12. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL
Torque: 112 Nm (1,137 kgf-cm, 82 ft-lbf)
13. REMOVE REAR WHEEL
14. SEPARATE REAR DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY Removal
15. REMOVE REAR DISC Removal
16. INSPECT REAR AXLE SHAFT BEARING





(a) Inspect the axle shaft backlash.
(1) Using a dial indicator, check the backlash near the center of the axle shaft.
Maximum:
0.05 mm (0.0020 in.)
If the backlash is greater than the maximum, replace the bearing.





(b) Inspect the axle shaft runout.
(1) Using a dial indicator, check the runout of the surface of the axle shaft.
Maximum:
0.05 mm (0.0020 in.)
If the runout is greater than the maximum, replace the bearing.
17. INSTALL REAR DISC Installation
18. ADJUST PARKING BRAKE SHOE CLEARANCE Installation
19. INSTALL REAR DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY Installation
20. INSTALL REAR WHEEL
Torque: 112 Nm (1,137 kgf-cm, 82 ft-lbf)