On-Vehicle Inspection

INSPECT REAR AXLE HUB BEARING
1. Remove the rear wheel.
2. Remove rear brake drum sub-assembly.
3. 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 rear axle hub & bearing assembly.
    
    Fig 1: Inspecting Bearing Backlash
    Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
4. Inspect the axle hub deviation.
  1. Using a dial indicator, check the deviation at the surface of the axle hub outside the hub bolt.
    Maximum:
    
    0.07 mm (0.0028 in.)
    
    If the backlash exceeds the maximum, replace the rear axle hub & bearing assembly.
    
    Fig 2: Inspecting Axle Hub Deviation
    Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
5. Install the rear brake drum sub-assembly.
6. Install the rear wheel.
  Torque: 103 N*m (1,050 kgf*cm, 76 ft.*lbf)