Wheel Bearing: Testing and Inspection

Wheel Bearing End Play Inspection

1. Raise the vehicle, and support it with safety stands in the proper locations. Service and Repair

2. Remove the wheels. Service and Repair

3. Install suitable flat washers (A) and the wheel nuts. Tighten the nuts to the specified torque to hold the brake disc or disc/drum securely against the hub.

4. Attach the dial gauge. Place the dial gauge against the hub flange.

5. Measure the bearing end play by moving the disc or disc/drum inward and outward.

Front/Rear:





6. If the bearing end play measurement is more than the standard, replace the wheel bearing or hub bearing unit.

Front





Rear