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.

Remove the front disc.

HINT:

Put matchmarks on the disc and the axle hub.

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

Maximum:

0.05 mm (0.0020 in.)

NOTICE:

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

HINT:

If looseness exceeds the maximum, replace the bearing.

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

Maximum:

0.05 mm (0.0020 in.)

NOTICE:

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

HINT:

If runout exceeds the maximum, replace the axle hub.

Align the matchmarks and install the front disc.

NOTICE:

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

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

Torque:

107 N*m{1,090 kgf*cm, 79 ft.*lbf}

NOTICE:

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