Front Axle Hub (For Sedan) On-Vehicle Inspection

Remove the 2 bolts and separate the disc brake caliper from the steering knuckle.

NOTICE:

Hang the caliper using a piece of string or the equivalent.

Place matchmarks on the disc and axle hub and remove the disc.

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.
   

Inspect the axle hub runout.

1. Using a dial indicator, check the runout of the surface of the axle hub.
   

   Maximum:

   0.05 mm (0.0020 in.)
   

   If the runout exceeds the maximum, replace the bearing and axle hub.
   

Align the matchmarks of the disc and axle hub and install the disc.

NOTICE:

When replacing the disc, select the position that gives the minimum disc runout.

Install the disc brake caliper onto the steering knuckle.

Torque:

107 N*m{1,089 kgf*cm, 79 ft.*lbf}