On-Vehicle Inspection

INSPECT FRONT AXLE HUB BEARING
1. Remove the front wheel.
2. Separate the front disc brake caliper assembly (See REMOVAL ).
3. Remove the front disc.
4. Inspect the bearing backlash.
  1. Using a dial indicator, check the backlash near the center of the axle hub.
    Maximum: 0.05 mm (0.0020 in.)
    
    If the backlash exceeds the maximum, replace the front axle hub bearing.
    
    Fig 1: Checking Backlash Near Center Of Axle Hub
    Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
5. Inspect the axle hub deviation.
  1. Using a dial indicator, check the deviation at the surface of the axle hub outside the hub bolt.
    
    Fig 2: Inspecting Axle Hub Deviation
    Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    
    Maximum: 0.05 mm (0.0020 in.)
    
    If the backlash exceeds the maximum, replace the front axle hub sub-assembly.
6. Install the front disc.
7. Install the front disc brake caliper assembly (See INSTALLATION ).
8. Install the front wheel.
  Torque: 103 N*m (1,050 kgf*cm, 76 ft.*lbf)