On-Vehicle Inspection

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Toyota Prius. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

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
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
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: 137.1 N*m (1,398 kgf*cm, 101 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
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002