Rear Hub Bearing End Float

HUB BEARING END FLOAT
The hub bearing end float is controlled by a spacer located next to the universal joint on the halfshaft. Spacers are available in thickness from
0.109-0.151 inch (0.003 inch increments).
End float tolerance is .001-.003 inch. Correction must be made if more than .0004 inch beyond specification.




INSPECTION
1. Raise and support rear of vehicle.
2. Remove wheel and gently tap hub.
3. Clamp backlash gauge tool No. JD-13A, or equivalent, to hub carrier as shown, (1), in Fig. 3, so stylus of dial gauge, (2), contacts hub flange.
4. Note reading of gauge. Using two levers (3), move hub to fullest extent and note reading of gauge.
5. If difference of readings exceeds .004 inch, proceed with following adjustment procedure.

ADJUSTMENT
1. Remove hub and carrier assembly from vehicle.
2. Remove spacer from halfshaft and measure thickness.
3. Determine thickness of spacer necessary to obtain correct end float and install onto halfshaft.
4. Reverse removal procedure and recheck end float.