Rear Axle

On-Vehicle Inspection and Service
^ Check the axle and suspension parts for excessive play, wear, or damage.





^ Shake each rear wheel to check for excessive play as shown.

REAR WHEEL BEARING INSPECTION
^ Move wheel hub and bearing assembly in the axial direction by hand. Make sure the axial end play is within specification.
Axial end play: 0.05 mm (0.002 in) or less
^ Check that the wheel hub bearing operates smoothly.
^ Replace the wheel hub assembly if the axial end play exceeds specification, or if the wheel bearing does not turn smoothly.

CAUTION: The wheel hub assembly does not require maintenance. If any of the following symptoms are noted, replace the wheel hub assembly.

^ Growling noise is emitted from the wheel hub bearing during operation.
^ Wheel hub bearing drags or turns roughly.