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Wheel Bearing: Testing and Inspection

WHEEL HUB, STEERING KNUCKLE PREINSPECTION





Wheel Bearing Play Inspection
1. Position a dial indicator against the wheel hub. Push and pull the wheel hub by hand in the axial direction and measure the wheel bearing play.
2. If the bearing play exceeds the specification, first replace and tighten the locknut to the specified torque, then replace the wheel bearing as necessary.