Inspection

REAR WHEEL HUB

Inspection

- 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: Refer to "Wheel Bearing" Rear Axle.
- 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. Refer to "Removal and Installation" Removal And Installation.

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.