Component Tests and General Diagnostics

DRIVESHAFT, PROPELLER SHAFT, AXLE (From July, 2003)
ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION
1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL
2. DISCONNECT FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY LH
3. REMOVE FRONT DISC





4. INSPECT FRONT AXLE HUB BEARING BACKLASH
a. Using a dial indicator, check the backlash near the center of the axle hub.
Maximum: 0.05 mm (0.0020 inch)
If the backlash exceeds the maximum, replace the bearing.

NOTICE: Ensure that the dial indicator is set at right angles to the measurement surface.





5. INSPECT FRONT AXLE HUB DEVIATION
a. Using a dial indicator, check the deviation at the surface of the axle hub outside the hub bolt.
Maximum: 0.05 mm (0.0020 inch)
If the deviation exceeds the maximum, replace the axle hub.

NOTICE: Ensure that the dial indicator is set at right angles to the measurement surface.

6. INSTALL FRONT DISC
7. INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY LH
8. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL
Torque: 103 Nm (1,050 kgf-cm, 76 ft. lbs.)
9. REMOVE REAR WHEEL
10. DISCONNECT REAR DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY LH
11. REMOVE REAR DISC





12. INSPECT REAR AXLE HUB BEARING BACKLASH
a. Set a dial indicator near the center of the axle hub and check the backlash in the bearing shaft direction.
Maximum: 0.05 mm (0.0020 inch)
If the backlash exceeds the maximum, replace the axle hub assembly.

NOTICE: Ensure that the dial indicator is set at right angles to the measurement surface.





13. INSPECT REAR AXLE HUB DEVIATION
a. Using a dial indicator, check the deviation at the surface of the axle hub outside the hub bolt.
Maximum: 0.07 mm (0.0027 inch)
If the deviation exceeds the maximum, replace the axle hub assembly.

NOTICE: Ensure that the dial indicator is set at right angles to the measurement surface.

14. INSTALL REAR DISC
15. INSTALL REAR DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY LH
16. INSTALL REAR WHEEL
Torque: 103 Nm (1,050 kgf-cm, 76 ft. lbs.)