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 Replacement

3. REMOVE FRONT DISC

for Floating Type Caliper Removal

for Opposed Type Caliper Removal

4. INSPECT FRONT AXLE HUB BEARING LOOSENESS

(a) Using a dial indicator, check for looseness near the center of the front axle hub.





Maximum looseness:

0.05 mm (0.00196 in.)

NOTICE:
* Ensure that the dial indicator is perpendicular to the measurement surface.
* Keep the magnet of the dial indicator away from the front axle hub sub-assembly.

If the looseness exceeds the maximum, replace the front axle hub and bearing assembly.

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:

0.05 mm (0.00196 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 axle hub sub-assembly.

If the runout exceeds the maximum, replace the front axle hub and bearing assembly.

6. INSTALL FRONT DISC

for Floating Type Caliper Installation

for Opposed Type Caliper Installation

7. INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY Replacement

8. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL

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