Front Axle Hub

AXLE: FRONT AXLE HUB: ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION

ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION





1. CHECK FRONT AXLE HUB BEARING
(a) Remove the front wheel.
(b) Remove the 2 bolts and front disc brake cylinder.
(c) Support the brake cylinder securely.
(d) Remove the front brake disc.
(e) Using a dial indicator near the center of the axle hub, check the backlash in the bearing shaft direction.
Maximum backlash:
0.05 mm (0.0020 in.)
If the backlash is greater than the maximum, replace the bearing.
(f) Using a dial indicator, check the deviation at the surface of the axle hub outside the hub bolt.
Maximum deviation:
0.05 mm (0.0020 in.)
If the deviation is greater than the maximum, replace the axle hub.