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On-Vehicle Inspection

  1. INSPECT FRONT AXLE HUB BEARING LOOSENESS 
    1. Remove the front wheel.
    2. Remove the front disc brake caliper.
    3. Remove the front disc.

      HINT:

      Put matchmarks on the front disc and front axle hub.

    4. Using a dial indicator, check for looseness at the center of the axle hub.

      Maximum looseness: 

      0.05 mm (0.0020 in.) 

      If the looseness exceeds the maximum, replace the axle hub.

      Fig 1: Inspecting Front Axle Hub Bearing Looseness
      G04474368Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  2. INSPECT FRONT AXLE HUB RUNOUT 
    1. Using a dial indicator, check for runout of the axle hub.

      Maximum runout: 

      0.05 mm (0.0020 in.) 

      If the runout exceeds the maximum, replace the axle hub.

    2. Install the front disc.

      HINT:

      Align the matchmarks of the front disc and front axle hub before installing them.

    3. Install the front disc brake caliper.

      Torque: 109 N*m (1,114 kgf*cm, 81 ft.*lbf) 

    4. Install the front wheel.

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

      Fig 2: Inspecting Front Axle Hub Runout
      G04474369Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002