Up to 08/2009

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. PRECAUTION (w/ Air Suspension)

NOTICE:
Be sure to read Precaution thoroughly before servicing Suspension Control System.

2. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL

3. SEPARATE FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY Removal

4. REMOVE FRONT DISC Removal

5. 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 mm (0 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.
HINT
If the looseness exceeds the maximum, replace the front axle hub bearing.

6. 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:

0.05 mm (0.0020 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.
HINT
If the runout exceeds the maximum, replace the front axle hub.

7. INSTALL FRONT DISC Installation

8. INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY Installation

9. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL

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