Axle System

AXLE: AXLE SYSTEM: ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION

ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION

1. INSPECT FRONT AXLE HUB BEARING





(a) Remove the front wheel.
(b) for 4WD:
(1) Remove the front axle hub grease cap Removal.
(c) for 2WD:
(1) Remove the front disc brake caliper Removal.
(d) for 4WD and Pre-Runner
(1) Remove the front disc brake caliper Removal.
(e) Remove the front disc.
(f) Inspect the axle hub backlash.
(1) Using a dial indicator, check the backlash near the center of the axle hub.
Maximum:
0.05 mm (0.0020 in.)
If the backlash exceeds the maximum, replace the bearing.





(g) Inspect the axle hub deviation.
(1) Using a dial indicator, check the distortion of the surface of the axle hub.
Maximum:
0.05 mm (0.0020 in.)
If the deviation exceeds the maximum, replace the bearing.
2. INSPECT REAR AXLE HUB BEARING





(a) Remove the rear wheel.
(b) Remove the rear brake drum Removal.
(c) Inspect the axle shaft backlash.
(1) Using a dial indicator, check the backlash near the center of the axle shaft.
Maximum:
0.05 mm (0.0020 in.)
If the backlash exceeds the maximum, replace the bearing.





(d) Inspect the axle shaft deviation.
(1) Using a dial indicator, check the distortion of the surface of the axle shaft.
Maximum:
0.05 mm (0.0020 in.)
If the deviation exceeds the maximum, replace the bearing.