Wheel Bearing: Testing and Inspection
WHEEL BEARING END PLAY CHECK [VEHICLES WITH DRUM BRAKE]1. Remove the hub cap and brake drum.
2. Check the bearing's end play. Place a dial gauge against the hub surface; then move the hub in the axial direction and check whether or not there is end play.
Limit: 0.05 mm (0.002 inch)
3. If the play exceeds the limit, the self-locking nut should be tightened to the specified torque 175 ± 25 Nm (130 ± 18 ft. lbs.) and check the end play again.
4. Replace the rear hub assembly if an adjustment cannot be made to within the limit.
WHEEL BEARING END PLAY CHECK [VEHICLES WITH DISC BRAKE]
1. Remove the caliper assembly, and suspend the caliper assembly with a wire and remove the brake disc.
2. Check the bearing's end play. Place a dial gauge against the hub surface; then move the hub in the axial direction and check whether or not there is end play.
Limit: 0.05 mm (0.002 inch)
3. If the play exceeds the limit, the self-locking nut should be tightened to the specified torque 175 ± 25 Nm (130 ± 18 ft. lbs.) and check the end play again.
4. Replace the rear hub assembly if an adjustment cannot be made to within the limit.