On-Vehicle Inspection

INSPECT FRONT AXLE HUB BEARING
1. Remove the front wheel.
2. Separate the front disc brake caliper assembly (See ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION ).
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.
    Maximum:
    
    0.05 mm (0.0020 in.)
    
    If the backlash exceeds the maximum, replace the front axle hub sub-assembly.
  Fig 2: Inspecting Axle Hub Deviation
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
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)