Beginning With VIN #343314

FRONT WHEEL BEARING





- Check that wheel bearings operate smoothly.
- Check axial end play. Axial end play: 0 mm (0 inch)
- Adjust wheel bearing preload if there is any axial end play or wheel bearing does not turn smoothly.

Preload Adjustment (2WD models)
Adjust wheel bearing preload after wheel bearing has been replaced or front axle has been reassembled.
1. Before adjustment, thoroughly clean all parts to prevent dirt entry.





2. Apply multi-purpose grease sparingly to the following parts:
- Threaded area of spindle
- Contact surface between lock washer and outer wheel bearing
- Hub cap (as shown) 18 - 22 g (0.63 - 0.78 oz.)
- Grease seal lip
3. Tighten wheel bearing lock nut to the specified torque.
34 - 39 Nm (3.5 - 4.0 kg-m, 25 - 29 ft. lbs.)





4. Turn wheel hub several times in both directions to seat wheel bearing correctly.
5. Again tighten wheel bearing lock nut to the specified torque.
34 - 39 Nm (3.5 - 4.0 kg-m, 25 - 29 ft. lbs.)





6. Turn wheel bearing lock nut back 45 degrees.
7. Fit adjusting cap and new cotter pin. Align cotter pin slot by loosening nut 15 degrees or less.





8. Measure wheel bearing preload and axial end play.
Axial end play: 0 mm (0 inch)
Wheel bearing preload
(As measured at wheel hub bolt):
New grease seal 9.8 - 28.4 N (1.0 - 2.9 kg, 2.2 - 6.4 lb.)
Used grease seal 9.8 - 23.5 N (1.0 - 2.4 kg, 2.2 - 5.3 lb.)
Repeat above procedures until correct bearing preload is obtained.





9. Spread cotter pin.
10. Install hub cap.

Preload Adjustment (4WD models)
Adjust wheel bearing preload after wheel bearing has been replaced or front axle has been reassembled.
Adjust wheel bearing preload as follows:
1. Before adjustment, thoroughly clean all parts to prevent dirt entry.





2. Apply multi-purpose grease sparingly to the following parts:
- Threaded portion of spindle
- Contact surface between wheel bearing washer and outer wheel bearing
- Grease seal lip
- Wheel hub (as shown) 18 - 23 g (0.63 - 0.81 oz.)





3. Tighten wheel bearing lock nut with Tool.
78 - 98 Nm (8 - 10 kg-m, 58 - 72 ft. lbs.)
4. Turn wheel hub several times in both directions.
5. Loosen wheel bearing lock nut so that torque becomes 0 Nm (0 kg-m, 0 ft. lbs.).
6. Retighten wheel bearing lock nut with Tool.
0.5 - 1.5 Nm (0.05 - 0.15 kg-m, 4.3 - 13.0 inch lbs.)
7. Turn wheel hub several times in both directions.
8. Retighten wheel bearing lock nut with Tool.
0.5 - 1.5 Nm (0.05 - 0.15 kg-m, 4.3 - 13.0 inch lbs.)





9. Measure wheel bearing axial end play.
Axial end play: 0 mm (0 inch)





10. Measure starting force "A" at wheel hub bolt.
11. Install lock washer by tightening the lock nut within 15 to 30 degrees.
12. Turn wheel hub several times in both directions to seat wheel bearing correctly.
13. Measure starting force "B" at wheel hub bolt. Refer to step 10.
14. Wheel bearing preload "C" can be calculated as shown below.
C = B - A
Wheel bearing preload "C": 7.06 - 20.99 N (0.72 - 2.14 kg, 1.59 - 4.72 lb.)
15. Repeat steps 3 through 14 until correct axial end play and wheel bearing preload are obtained.





16. Tighten screws.
1.2 - 1.8 Nm (0.12 - 0.18 kg-m, 10.4 - 15.6 inch lbs.)
17. Install free-running hub.