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On-Vehicle Inspection

  1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL 
  2. SEPARATE FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY (See  REMOVAL   ) 
  3. REMOVE FRONT DISC  (See INSPECTION )
  4. INSPECT FRONT AXLE HUB BEARING LOOSENESS 
    1. Using a dial indicator, check for looseness near the center of the axle hub.

      Maximum: 0.05 mm (0.0020 in.) 

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

      HINT:

      If looseness exceeds the maximum, replace the bearing.

      Fig 1: Inspecting Front Axle Hub Bearing Looseness
      G05250070Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  5. INSPECT FRONT AXLE HUB RUNOUT 
    1. 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.) 

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

      HINT:

      If runout exceeds the maximum, replace the axle hub.

      Fig 2: Checking Front Axle Hub Runout
      G04977625Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  6. INSTALL FRONT DISC  (See REASSEMBLY )
  7. INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY (See  INSTALLATION   ) 
  8. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL 

    Torque: 103 N*m (1,050 kgf*cm, 76 ft.*lbf)