Front Axle Hub (For Hatchback) On-Vehicle Inspection
REMOVE FRONT WHEEL
SEPARATE FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY
REMOVE FRONT DISC
INSPECT FRONT AXLE HUB BEARING BACKLASH
INSPECT FRONT AXLE HUB RUNOUT
INSTALL FRONT DISC
INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY
INSTALL FRONT WHEEL
Front Axle Hub (For Hatchback) -- On-Vehicle Inspection |
- HINT:
- Use the same procedure for the RH side as for the LH side.
- The procedure listed below is for the LH side.
2. SEPARATE FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY |
Remove the 2 bolts and separate the disc brake caliper assembly.
- NOTICE:
- Hang the caliper using a piece of string or the equivalent.
Place matchmarks on the disc and axle hub and remove the disc.
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| Matchmark
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4. INSPECT FRONT AXLE HUB BEARING BACKLASH |
Using a dial indicator, check the backlash near the center of the axle hub.
- Maximum:
- 0.05 mm (0.00197 in.)
If the backlash exceeds the maximum, replace the front axle hub bearing.
5. INSPECT FRONT AXLE HUB RUNOUT |
Using a dial indicator, check the runout of the surface of the axle hub.
- Maximum:
- 0.05 mm (0.00197 in.)
If the runout exceeds the maximum, replace the front axle hub sub-assembly and front axle hub bearing.
Align the matchmarks of the disc and axle hub and install the disc.
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| Matchmark
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- HINT:
- When replacing the disc, select the position that gives the minimum disc runout.
7. INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY |
Install the disc brake caliper onto the steering knuckle.
- Torque:
- 107 N*m{1089 kgf*cm, 79 ft.*lbf}
- Torque:
- 103 N*m{1050 kgf*cm, 76 ft.*lbf}