Wheel Bearing: Testing and Inspection

Wheel Bearings Diagnosis

Perform the following test to check for looseness in the hub and bearing assembly on vehicles equipped with rear disc brakes:




1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle Service and Repair in General Information.
2. Remove the rear wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation Service and Repair in Tires and Wheels.
3. Remove the brake disc caliper and the brake rotor. Refer to Brake Rotor Replacement - Rear Brake Rotor Replacement - Rear in Disc Brakes.
4. Mount a dial indicator set with a magnetic base to a control arm or any other stationary part of the vehicle.
5. Push and pull the wheel hub by hand. If the wheel hub movement exceeds 0.05 mm (0.002 in), replace the wheel bearing.
6. Install the brake disc caliper and the brake rotor. Refer to Brake Rotor Replacement - Rear Brake Rotor Replacement - Rear in Disc Brakes.
7. Install the rear wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation Service and Repair in Tires and Wheels.
8. Lower the vehicle.