On-Vehicle Inspection

CHECK FRONT AXLE HUB BEARING
1. Remove the front wheel.
2. Disconnect the front disc brake cylinder (see REMOVAL ).
3. Remove the front disc.
4. Inspect the axle hub backlash.
  1. Using a dial indicator, check the backlash near the center of the axle hub.
    Maximum backlash:
    
    0.05 mm (0.0020 in.)
    
    If the backlash is greater than the maximum, replace the bearing.
5. Inspect the axle hub deviation.
  1. Using a dial indicator, check the deviation on the surface of the axle hub.
    Maximum deviation:
    
    0.05 mm (0.0020 in.)
    
    If the deviation is greater than the maximum, replace the bearing.
    
    Fig 1: Inspecting Axle Hub Deviation
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