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

(a) Remove the 2 bolts and separate the front disc brake caliper assembly from the steering knuckle.





NOTICE:
Use wire or an equivalent tool to keep the brake caliper from hanging down by the flexible hose.

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 axle hub.





Maximum looseness:

0.05 mm (0.00196 in.)

NOTICE:
Ensure that the dial indicator is set perpendicular to the measurement surface.

If 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 axle hub outside the hub bolt.





Maximum runout:

0.03 mm (0.00118 in.)

NOTICE:
Ensure that the dial indicator is set perpendicular to the measurement surface.

If runout exceeds the maximum, replace the front axle hub sub-assembly.

6. INSTALL FRONT DISC Installation

7. INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY

(a) Install the front disc brake caliper assembly to the steering knuckle with the 2 bolts.





Torque : 107 Nm (1089 kgf-cm, 79 ft-lbf)

NOTICE:
Do not twist the brake hose when installing the front disc brake caliper assembly.

8. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL

Torque : 103 Nm (1050 kgf-cm, 76 ft-lbf)