Disc Rotor RUNOUT Check

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2014 Subaru Forester. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Check the hub unit COMPL - front axle for free play and runout before the inspection of disc rotor runout limit. < Ref. to INSPECTION , Front Hub Unit Bearing. >
Tighten the wheel nuts to secure disc rotor.
Set a dial gauge 10 mm (0.39 in) inward from the disc rotor outer circumference, and check the disc rotor runout while rotating the disc rotor.
Disc rotor runout limit: 0.05 mm (0.0020 in)

Fig 1: Checking Disc Rotor Runout Using Tool
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If the runout limit is exceeded in the inspection, replace the disc rotor.