On-Vehicle Inspection

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Toyota Tundra. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

REMOVE FRONT WHEEL
DISCONNECT FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY LH (See DISASSEMBLY )
REMOVE FRONT DISC (See DISASSEMBLY )
REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB GREASE CAP LH (for 4WD) (see REMOVAL )
INSPECT FRONT AXLE HUB BEARING LOOSENESS
1. Using a dial indicator, measure the looseness near the center of the axle hub.
  Maximum looseness:
  
  0.05 mm (0.00197 in.)
  
  NOTE: Ensure that the dial indicator is set at a right angle to the measurement surface.
  
  If the looseness exceeds the maximum, replace the axle hub.
  
  Fig 1: Measuring Looseness Near Center Of Axle Hub With Dial Indicator
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
INSPECT FRONT AXLE HUB RUNOUT
1. Using a dial indicator, measure the runout on the surface of the axle hub outside the hub bolt.
  Maximum runout:
  
  0.03 mm (0.00118 in.)
  
  NOTE: Ensure that the dial indicator is set at a right angle to the measurement surface.
  
  If the runout exceeds the maximum, replace the axle hub.
  
  Fig 2: Measuring Runout On Surface Of Axle Hub Outside Hub Bolt With Dial Indicator
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
INSTALL FRONT AXLE HUB GREASE CAP LH (for 4WD) (see INSTALLATION )
INSTALL FRONT DISC (See INSTALLATION )
CONNECT FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY LH (See INSTALLATION )
INSTALL FRONT WHEEL
Torque: for Aluminum Wheel

131 N*m (1336 kgf*cm, 97 ft.*lbf)

for Steel Wheel

209 N*m (2131 kgf*cm, 154 ft.*lbf)