FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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Rear

WHEEL BEARING END PLAY CHECK
1. Remove the caliper assembly, and suspend the caliper assembly with a wire and remove the brake disc.





2. Fit the dial gauge as shown in the diagram and move the hub in the axial direction to measure the play.
Limit: 0.05 mm (0.002 inch)
3. If the play exceeds the limit, the drive shaft nut should be tightened to the specified torque and check the axial play again.
Tightening torque: 225 ± 25 Nm (166 ± 18 ft. lbs.)
4. Replace the rear hub assembly if adjustment cannot be made to within the limit.
5. Install the brake disc and caliper assembly, and tighten the caliper assembly mounting bolts to the specified torque.
Tightening torque: 54 ± 5 Nm (40 ± 4 ft. lbs.)