Wheel Hub: Testing and Inspection

Front Wheel Bearing and Wheel Hub Runout Check

NOTE:
Some variation in the illustrations may occur, but the essential information is always correct.

NOTE:
LH illustration shown, RH is similar.
1
WARNING: Make sure to support the vehicle with axle stands.
Raise and support the vehicle.
2 Remove the road wheel.




3
CAUTION: Do not allow the brake caliper to hang on the brake hose.
CAUTION: LH side: Do not allow the brake caliper to hang on the brake pad wear warning sensor lead.
NOTE:
Models with standard brakes shown, models with high performance brakes similar.
Release the brake caliper and tie aside.




4 Remove the front brake disc.
- Remove the Allen screw.
5 Thoroughly clean the hub mounting face.




6 Using special tool (100-053) mount a Dial Test Indicator (DTI) to and secure to the backplate using the upper backplate fixing.
7
CAUTION: Make sure the DTI is positioned clear of the wheel studs.
Position the DTI probe on the outer edge of the hub face.
8 Zero the DTI and rotate the hub one complete revolution to measure hub runout.
9 Remove the DTI.

10 Install the brake disc.
- Tighten the Torx screw to 35 Nm (26 lb.ft).

11 Install the brake caliper and tighten the bolts. TORQUE: 275 Nm

12 Install the road wheel and tighten nuts to 140 Nm (103 lb-ft).

13 Repeat the above procedure on the opposite side.

14 Depress the brake pedal several times to set brake pads.

15 Lower the vehicle.