Front Axle Hub On-Vehicle Inspection

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

NOTICE:

Use wire or an equivalent tool to keep the brake caliper from hanging down by the flexible hose.

Put matchmarks on the disc and the axle hub, and remove the front disc.

Using a dial indicator, check for looseness near the center of the axle hub.

Maximum looseness:

0.05 mm (0.00196 in.)

NOTICE:

Ensure that the dial indicator is set perpendicular to the measurement surface.

Using a dial indicator, check for runout on the surface of the axle hub outside the hub bolt.

Maximum runout:

0.03 mm (0.00118 in.)

NOTICE:

Ensure that the dial indicator is set perpendicular to the measurement surface.

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

NOTICE:

When replacing the disc with a new one, select the installation position where the front disc has the minimal runout.

Install the front disc brake caliper assembly to the steering knuckle with the 2 bolts.

Torque:

107 N*m{1089 kgf*cm, 79 ft.*lbf}

NOTICE:

Do not twist the brake hose when installing the front disc brake caliper assembly.