On-Vehicle Inspection

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Lexus IS 350. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

REMOVE FRONT WHEEL
REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY (for 2WD) (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY (for 4WD) (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE FRONT DISC (See DISASSEMBLY )
INSPECT FRONT AXLE HUB BEARING FOR LOOSENESS
1. Using a dial indicator, check for looseness near the center of the axle hub.
  
  Fig 1: Inspecting Front Axle Hub Bearing For Looseness
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  
  Maximum: 0.05 mm (0.0020 in.)
  
  NOTE: Ensure that the dial indicator is perpendicular to the measurement surface.
  
  If looseness exceeds the maximum, replace the front axle hub.
INSPECT FRONT AXLE HUB FOR RUNOUT
1. Using a dial indicator, check for runout on the surface of the axle hub outside the hub bolt.
  
  Fig 2: Inspecting Front Axle Hub For Runout
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  
  Maximum: 0.05 mm (0.0020 in.)
  
  NOTE: Ensure that the dial indicator is set perpendicular to the measurement surface.
  
  If runout exceeds the maximum, replace the front axle hub.
INSTALL FRONT DISC (See REASSEMBLY )
INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY (for 2WD) (See INSTALLATION )
INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY (for 4WD) (See INSTALLATION )
INSTALL FRONT WHEEL
Torque: 103 N*m (1,050 kgf*cm, 76 ft.*lbf)