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Wheel Disc, Nut and Bearing Check

Wheel Disc, Nut and Bearing Check
^ Inspect each wheel disc for dents, distortion and cracks. A disc in badly damaged condition must be replaced.





^ Check wheel nuts for tightness and, as necessary, retighten to specification.
Tightening torque
Wheel nuts (a): 85 Nm (8.5 kgf-m, 61.5 ft. lbs.)





^ Check wheel bearings for wear. When measuring thrust play, apply a dial gauge to spindle cap center. If thrust play exceeds limit, replace bearing.
Thrust play limit
"a": 0.1 mm (0.004 inch)





^ By rotating wheel actually, check wheel bearing for noise and smooth rotation. If it is defective, replace bearing.