Front Axle Hub

AXLE AND DIFFERENTIAL: FRONT AXLE HUB: ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION

HINT
* Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.
* 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 (0.00197 in.)

NOTICE:
* Ensure that the dial indicator is set perpendicular to the measurement surface.
* Keep the magnet of the dial indicator away from the front speed sensor.

If the looseness exceeds the maximum, replace the front axle hub bearing.

5. INSPECT FRONT AXLE HUB RUNOUT

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





Maximum runout:

0.05 mm (0.00197 in.)

NOTICE:
* Ensure that the dial indicator is set perpendicular to the measurement surface.
* Keep the magnet of the dial indicator away from the front speed sensor.

If the runout exceeds the maximum, replace the front axle hub.

6. INSTALL FRONT DISC Installation

7. INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY Replacement

8. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL

Torque : 103 Nm (1049 kgf-cm, 76 ft-lbf)